Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Eatonton, GA
Within 60 miles of Eatonton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Macon (10), Covington (6), and Conyers (4). 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Eatonton. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Eatonton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 19.2, 20.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
First up for Eatonton: Athens Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Athens, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (37.2 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Social Circle, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Milledgeville, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Eatonton
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Eatonton.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Eatonton, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Eatonton, GA
Most ice maker calls in Eatonton come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Eatonton
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Eatonton, GA
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Ice Maker Repair Near Eatonton
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Eatonton technician a trip for parts.