When an ice machine in Owensboro slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Owensboro and the Daviess County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Owensboro, KY
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Owensboro. 5 list an address in Owensboro, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Henderson (2), and Utica (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
The leading options for Owensboro are Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MURPHY APPLIANCE CO (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & M Electronics (25.6 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.4 stars from 717 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Owensboro. Ice maker repair in Owensboro.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Owensboro, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- 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 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
What Owensboro Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Owensboro 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 Owensboro
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Owensboro, KY
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Owensboro?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Owensboro
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 Owensboro technician a trip for parts.