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 Technicians Serving Shively, KY
39 repair companies serve Shively from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Cook Appliance Service LLC, about 0.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shively. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 4.8, 5.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Shively: Aable Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.5 stars from 260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Honest and Fair Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in New Albany, 4.8 stars from 964 reviews); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Louisville (14.1 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Shively
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 Shively is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Shively.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Shively, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Shively
Most ice machine calls in Shively 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.
Questions to Ask a Shively Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shively, KY
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Shively technician a trip for parts.