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 McDonough list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near McDonough
Within 30 miles of McDonough there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in McDonough, and other nearby bases include Conyers (4), Covington (4), and Decatur (4). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Commercial Appliance Parts & Service, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from McDonough. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
First up for McDonough: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Allstars (10.6 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.4 stars from 373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix All Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in McDonough
Before you give up on the ice maker in McDonough, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What McDonough Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in McDonough 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near McDonough
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: McDonough, GA
Which areas near McDonough do these technicians cover?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, McDonough
Ice Maker Repair Near McDonough
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 McDonough technician a trip for parts.