Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Emporia list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Emporia
14 repair companies serve Emporia from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Topeka (5), Ottawa (3), and Junction City (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Todd's Appliance Parts & Service, around 24.7 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Emporia is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.7, 40.9, 46.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
First up for Emporia: Todd's Appliance Parts & Service (24.7 miles away, based in Council Grove, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.0 miles away, based in Ottawa, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.5 miles away, based in Topeka, 3.8 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Potts Plumbing & Appliance Repair (46.7 miles away, based in Topeka, 4.6 stars from 67 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Emporia
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Emporia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Emporia.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Emporia
Most ice machine calls in Emporia 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).
Questions to Ask a Emporia Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Emporia, KS
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Emporia do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Emporia technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.