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. The Hopkinsville list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hopkinsville, KY
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hopkinsville. 2 list an address in Hopkinsville, and other nearby bases include Clarksville (9) and Nortonville (1). The 11 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Avalanche Appliance Repair Supporters is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Hopkinsville.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.7, 18.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
Closest matches for Hopkinsville: Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (20.0 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Barnes Repair Company (18.1 miles away, based in Clarksville, 5.0 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.5 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Absolute Best Appliance (27.9 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 1,844 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Hopkinsville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hopkinsville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Hopkinsville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hopkinsville
Most ice machine calls in Hopkinsville 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.
Before You Book in Hopkinsville
- 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 check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hopkinsville, KY
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hopkinsville, KY
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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 Hopkinsville technician a trip for parts.