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 Frankfort list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Frankfort
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Frankfort. 4 list an address in Frankfort, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Versailles (1), and Georgetown (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses. Aptec Frankfort is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Frankfort.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
At the top of the Frankfort list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (22.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (17.3 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Freedom Appliance Repair Technicians (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Frankfort. Ice maker repair in Frankfort.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Frankfort
Most ice machine calls in Frankfort 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.
Questions to Ask a Frankfort Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Frankfort, KY
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Frankfort faster.