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. The Burlington list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Burlington, KY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burlington. Other nearby bases include Cincinnati (24), Covington (4), and Florence (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Burlington. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 4.6, 5.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
First up for Burlington: Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BA Appliance Repair Service (20.7 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews); A-1 Appliance Service Co (18.9 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews); Hagedorn's Appliance (5.9 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 1,208 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Burlington, KY
Most ice maker calls in Burlington 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Burlington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Burlington, KY
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Burlington faster and cheaper.