When an ice maker in Buckner 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 Buckner and the Oldham County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Buckner, KY
Within 30 miles of Buckner there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Louisville (19), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Professionals Parts and Service, around 3.4 miles out. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Buckner. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 8.6, 9.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
Closest matches for Buckner: Mr. Appliance of Louisville (10.7 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Precision Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professionals Parts and Service (3.4 miles away, based in Crestwood, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Services (14.3 miles away, based in Jeffersontown, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Buckner. Freezer repair in Buckner.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Buckner, KY
Most ice maker calls in Buckner 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 Buckner Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Buckner, KY
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Before you call a Buckner 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.