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 Thomaston and the Upson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Thomaston, GA
Within 60 miles of Thomaston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Thomaston, and other nearby bases include Macon (10), McDonough (5), and Fayetteville (3). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Davidson Electrical Solutions llc. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Thomaston. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Thomaston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thomaston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 24.7, 26.5 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Thomaston list: Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Macon (38.1 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.9 miles away, based in Macon, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central GA Refrigeration - Food Equipment Inc. (35.2 miles away, based in Macon, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Thomaston
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Thomaston
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Thomaston, GA
Most ice maker calls in Thomaston 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 Thomaston
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Thomaston, GA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Do you cover Thomaston and nearby towns?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Thomaston 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.