An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Forest Park list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Forest Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Park. 2 list an address in Forest Park, and other nearby bases include Atlanta (25), Decatur (4), and Riverdale (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. ASAP Appliance Repair Atlanta LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Forest Park. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for Forest Park are Appliance Allstars (6.9 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.3 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.4 stars from 373 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Forest Park
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Forest Park.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Forest Park, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Forest Park
Most ice maker calls in Forest Park 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.
Questions to Ask a Forest Park Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Forest Park, GA
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Forest Park
Ice Maker Repair Near Forest Park
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 Forest Park technician a trip for parts.