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. The Frankfort list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Frankfort
Within 30 miles of Frankfort there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Frankfort itself, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Versailles (1), and Georgetown (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Aptec Frankfort is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Frankfort. The 16 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
At the top of the Frankfort list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (22.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Versailles, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (17.3 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Frankfort Ice Maker Call
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 Frankfort. Freezer repair in Frankfort.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Frankfort
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Frankfort
Most ice maker calls in Frankfort 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 Frankfort
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Frankfort, KY
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Ice Maker Repair Near Frankfort
Before you call a Frankfort 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.