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 Lawrence and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lawrence
21 repair companies serve Lawrence from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Lawrence, and other nearby bases include Topeka (4), Ottawa (3), and Lenexa (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Stoneback Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lawrence. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for Lawrence: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tager Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted's Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Stoneback Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lawrence
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lawrence
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 Lawrence is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lawrence.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lawrence, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lawrence, KS
Most ice machine calls in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lawrence, KS
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Lawrence do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lawrence
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Lawrence technician a trip for parts.