Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Cynthiana, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Cynthiana
Within 30 miles of Cynthiana there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lexington (8), Winchester (3), and Georgetown (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Georgetown, around 17.9 miles out. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.9, 25.8, 25.8 |
First up for Cynthiana: EJ's Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (17.9 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (28.3 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.3 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.3 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Cynthiana Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Cynthiana
Before you give up on the ice maker in Cynthiana, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Cynthiana
Most ice maker calls in Cynthiana 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cynthiana
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cynthiana, KY
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Cynthiana
Ice Maker Repair Near Cynthiana
Before you call a Cynthiana 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.