A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Manhattan and the Riley County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Manhattan
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Manhattan. 2 of them are based in Manhattan itself, and the rest are spread across Topeka (5), Salina (3), and Junction City (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Simurgh Project, around 1.6 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Manhattan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 4.7, 16.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
First up for Manhattan: F & C Appliance (4.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Junction City, 4.4 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (16.9 miles away, based in Junction City, 3.4 stars from 18 reviews); Simurgh Project (1.6 miles away).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Manhattan. Ice maker repair in Manhattan.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Manhattan, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
What Manhattan Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Manhattan 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 Manhattan Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Manhattan, KS
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Manhattan technician a trip for parts.