When an ice maker in Barbourville stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Barbourville and the Knox County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Barbourville
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Barbourville. The rest are spread across Knoxville (7), Corbin (3), and Somerset (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: R & M Appliance Parts & Services, around 13.6 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Barbourville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barbourville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.6, 15.2, 17.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
Closest matches for Barbourville: Wheeldon Appliance (43.8 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.4 stars from 101 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin (43.1 miles away, based in Somerset, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.1 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Barbourville.
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Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Local Notes for Barbourville
Most ice maker calls in Barbourville 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.
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 Barbourville Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Barbourville, KY
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Barbourville
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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 Barbourville technician a trip for parts.