An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Colby and the Thomas County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Colby
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 100-mile radius of Colby. The rest are spread across Hays (4), Garden City (2), and McCook (1). The farthest listed company is about 100 miles out. Appliance Repair Tag LLC is the nearest, roughly 61.0 miles from Colby. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Colby is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colby. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 61.0, 97.6, 97.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (100 mi) | 7 |
The leading options for Colby are Appliance Repair Tag LLC (61.0 miles away, based in McCook, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Genuine Appliance Center (99.2 miles away, based in Hays, 4.7 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Guard (97.6 miles away, based in Garden City, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller's Appliance Services (98.4 miles away, based in Hays, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Colby. Freezer repair in Colby.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Colby, KS
Most ice maker calls in Colby 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Questions to Ask a Colby Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Colby, KS
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Colby
Ice Maker Repair Near Colby
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 Colby technician a trip for parts.