When an ice machine in Prestonsburg slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Prestonsburg, KY
Within 60 miles of Prestonsburg there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Huntington (2), Paintsville (1), and Pikeville (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 9.0 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Prestonsburg is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prestonsburg. 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) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 15.1, 17.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Prestonsburg list: Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Paintsville, 4.7 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Grigsby's In Home Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Pikeville, 4.8 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillbilly Appliance and Refrigeration Services (51.6 miles away, based in Davin, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Prestonsburg
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Prestonsburg is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Prestonsburg.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Prestonsburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Prestonsburg, KY
Most ice machine calls in Prestonsburg 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 Prestonsburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Prestonsburg, KY
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Prestonsburg technician a trip for parts.