When an ice machine in Atchison slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Atchison list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Atchison, KS
40 repair companies serve Atchison from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Atchison, and the rest are spread across Kansas City (12), Lawrence (6), and St Joseph (5). 2 Bald Guys Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Atchison. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Atchison is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Atchison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 20.7, 20.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
First up for Atchison: 2 Bald Guys Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Star Appliance Repair (52.4 miles away, based in Raytown, 3.2 stars from 126 reviews); Able Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Atchison
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Atchison is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Atchison.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Atchison, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Atchison
Most ice machine calls in Atchison come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Repair Company in Atchison
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Atchison, KS
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Atchison, KS
Ice Machine Repair Near Atchison
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Atchison faster.