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 Sandersville 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 Sandersville, GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sandersville. 1 of them are based in Sandersville itself, and the rest are spread across Augusta (10), Macon (9), and Warner Robins (8). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Sandersville. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Sandersville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 25.4, 26.8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 53 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
Closest matches for Sandersville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 3.6 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Milledgeville, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Macon, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central GA Refrigeration - Food Equipment Inc. (54.8 miles away, based in Macon, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Sandersville Ice Maker Call
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 Sandersville. Freezer repair in Sandersville.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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: $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.
What Sandersville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Sandersville 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 Sandersville
- 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sandersville, GA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Find Your Brand in Sandersville
Ice Maker Repair Near Sandersville
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 Sandersville technician a trip for parts.