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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Decatur and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving North Decatur, GA
40 repair companies serve North Decatur from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (26), Decatur (5), and Stone Mountain (5). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Decatur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the North Decatur list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (5.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care of Atlanta (6.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (6.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in North Decatur
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 North Decatur, GA
Most ice maker calls in North Decatur 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 North Decatur
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: North Decatur, GA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, North Decatur
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Before you call a North Decatur 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.