Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Riverdale and the Clayton County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Riverdale
40 repair companies serve Riverdale from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Riverdale itself, and the rest are spread across Atlanta (20), Fayetteville (3), and Stockbridge (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Orphe's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Riverdale. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.6, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
At the top of the Riverdale list: Appliance Allstars (8.6 miles away, based in Stockbridge, 4.7 stars from 1,142 reviews); City Boys R Us Div. 954 Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.3 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.4 stars from 373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Riverdale
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Riverdale. Freezer repair in Riverdale.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Riverdale
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Riverdale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Riverdale 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Riverdale
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Riverdale, GA
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Riverdale faster and cheaper.