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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Madisonville and the Hopkins County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Madisonville
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Madisonville. 1 of them are based in Madisonville itself, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Clarksville (7), and Owensboro (5). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Madisonville. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Madisonville is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 10.6, 27.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
First up for Madisonville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (35.0 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (54.7 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.4 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.5 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Madisonville.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Madisonville
Most ice maker calls in Madisonville 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 Madisonville
- 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: Madisonville, KY
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Madisonville
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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 Madisonville technician a trip for parts.