When an ice machine in Paris slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Paris list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Paris, KY
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Paris. The rest are spread across Lexington (9), Winchester (3), and Georgetown (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is Wildcat Appliance Repair Services, about 14.8 miles away.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.8, 14.9, 15.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
At the top of the Paris list: EJ's Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (18.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (14.9 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.3 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- 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 Paris is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Paris.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
What Paris Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Paris 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 Paris
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Paris, KY
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Paris and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Paris 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.