Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Great Bend and the Barton County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Great Bend
9 repair companies serve Great Bend from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Great Bend, and the rest are spread across Hays (5), Russell (1), and Pratt (1). The closest is Great Bend Appliance Center, about 1.8 miles away. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Great Bend 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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 9.4, 37.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
The leading options for Great Bend are Great Bend Appliance Center (1.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mickey's Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 36 reviews); Genuine Appliance Center (45.5 miles away, based in Hays, 4.7 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.6 miles away, based in Pratt, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Great Bend
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Great Bend. Ice maker repair in Great Bend.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Great Bend, KS
Most ice machine calls in Great Bend 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Great Bend
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Great Bend, KS
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Great Bend
Ice Machine Repair Near Great Bend
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 Great Bend faster.