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 Macon list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Macon, GA
Within 30 miles of Macon there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Macon itself, and the rest are spread across Warner Robins (9), Byron (2), and Forsyth (2). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Nearest on the list: Next Door Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Macon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.9, 3.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
Closest matches for Macon: Mr. Appliance of Macon (11.4 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central GA Refrigeration - Food Equipment Inc. (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mart (16.5 miles away, based in Warner Robins, 4.5 stars from 50 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Macon Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Macon, GA
Most ice maker calls in Macon 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 Macon Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Macon, GA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Macon and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Macon technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.