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 Covington and the Kenton County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Covington, KY
Within 30 miles of Covington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Covington, and the rest are spread across Cincinnati (28), Florence (3), and Erlanger (2). Complete Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Covington. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 3.4 |
The leading options for Covington are Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (4.9 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hagedorn's Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 1,208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Parts & Service (17.2 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 3.3 stars from 27 reviews); BA Appliance Repair Service (9.8 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Covington
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Covington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Covington.
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Covington, 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Covington
Most ice machine calls in Covington come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Covington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Covington, KY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Covington?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Covington
Ice Machine Repair Near Covington
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 Covington technician a trip for parts.