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. Below are the companies within reach of Lexington, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lexington, KY
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lexington. 9 list an address in Lexington, and the rest are spread across Frankfort (4), Winchester (3), and Richmond (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Appliance Repair Tech Lexington is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Lexington. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
The leading options for Lexington are Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (12.8 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Lexington Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lexington, KY
Lexington has fifteen local historic districts overseen by the Board of Architectural Review, including neighborhoods such as Ashland Park, Bell Court, Gratz Park, South Hill and Western Suburb. Source: H-1 overlay district and landmark maps - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Most ice maker calls in Lexington 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.
Before You Book in Lexington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lexington, KY
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Find Your Brand in Lexington
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Lexington technician a trip for parts.