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 Paintsville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Paintsville, KY
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Paintsville. 1 list an address in Paintsville, and other nearby bases include Huntington (2), Louisa (1), and Pikeville (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Paintsville. Paintsville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Paintsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 20.4, 24.1 |
Closest matches for Paintsville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Grigsby's In Home Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Pikeville, 4.8 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.1 miles away, based in Morehead, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Paintsville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Paintsville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Paintsville.
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Paintsville
Most ice machine calls in Paintsville 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 Paintsville
- 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: Paintsville, KY
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Paintsville and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Paintsville technician a trip for parts.