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. Below are the companies within reach of Mount Sterling, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Mount Sterling
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mount Sterling. Other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is AMA Services, about 13.1 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mount Sterling is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Sterling. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.1, 13.5, 13.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 36 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
At the top of the Mount Sterling list: EJ's Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (31.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); AMA Services (13.1 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (34.1 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Mount Sterling
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Mount Sterling is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Mount Sterling.
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Mount Sterling, 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 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.
Local Notes for Mount Sterling
Most ice machine calls in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mount Sterling, KY
Which areas near Mount Sterling do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Mount Sterling
Ice Machine Repair Near Mount Sterling
Before you call a Mount Sterling technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.