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 Lawrence and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lawrence, KS
21 repair companies serve Lawrence from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Lawrence itself, and the rest are spread across Topeka (4), Ottawa (3), and Lenexa (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Stoneback Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lawrence. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 19 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
Closest matches for Lawrence: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Ottawa, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tager Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Topeka, 3.8 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Lawrence Ice Maker Call
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lawrence
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lawrence, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lawrence Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lawrence 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).
Before You Book in Lawrence
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lawrence, KS
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lawrence
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Before you call a Lawrence technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.