A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Somerset and the Pulaski County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Somerset, KY
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Somerset. 3 of them are based in Somerset itself, and other nearby bases include Danville (5), Corbin (3), and Monticello (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Somerset. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Somerset is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 28 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
First up for Somerset: Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wheeldon Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 101 reviews); Nugent’s Appliance Repair (48.0 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Somerset. Ice maker repair in Somerset.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Somerset Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Somerset 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Somerset
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Somerset, KY
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Do you cover Somerset and nearby towns?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Somerset technician a trip for parts.