Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Richmond, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Richmond
Within 60 miles of Richmond there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Dayton (15), Muncie (3), and Harrison (3). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Paul's Appliance Repair Service, around 0.4 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Richmond is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 17.2, 22.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Richmond: Authorized Service (22.1 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Connersville, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.1 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Muncie, 4.1 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Richmond
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 Maker Repair Costs in Richmond
Before you give up on the ice maker in Richmond, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Richmond Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Richmond come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Richmond
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richmond, IN
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Richmond
Ice Maker Repair Near Richmond
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Richmond technician a trip for parts.