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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Nicholasville
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Nicholasville. 1 of them are based in Nicholasville itself, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Family First Appliance Repair And Installation, around 0.4 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nicholasville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.4, 7.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Nicholasville: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (9.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.3 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Nicholasville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Nicholasville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 Nicholasville, 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Nicholasville, KY
Most ice machine calls in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Nicholasville, KY
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Nicholasville?
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Before you call a Nicholasville 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.