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 Beaver Dam and the Ohio County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Beaver Dam, KY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Beaver Dam. 1 list an address in Beaver Dam, and the rest are spread across Evansville (7), Bowling Green (6), and Owensboro (5). Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. OBrien refrigeration icecoldsd.com is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Beaver Dam. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Beaver Dam is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Beaver Dam. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 43 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 15.2, 22.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Beaver Dam: Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (28.0 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); OBrien refrigeration icecoldsd.com (1.0 miles away); Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (40.1 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (40.0 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.4 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Beaver Dam
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Beaver Dam. Freezer repair in Beaver Dam.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Beaver Dam
Most ice maker calls in Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Beaver Dam, KY
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Before you call a Beaver Dam 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.