Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Mount Sterling, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Mount Sterling
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Mount Sterling. Other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. AMA Services is the nearest, roughly 13.1 miles from Mount Sterling. Of those, 16 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Mount Sterling is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Sterling. 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) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.1, 13.5, 13.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
At the top of the Mount Sterling list: EJ's Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (31.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (34.1 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Sears Home Services (29.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Mount Sterling.
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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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Mount Sterling
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 Mount Sterling, KY
Most ice maker calls in Mount Sterling 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.
Questions to Ask a Mount Sterling Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mount Sterling, KY
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How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Before you call a Mount Sterling 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.