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 Mount Washington and the Bullitt County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Mount Washington
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mount Washington. Other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Bringer Appliance Repair, about 6.5 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.5, 6.9, 9.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
The leading options for Mount Washington are Mr. Appliance of Louisville (15.2 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Precision Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Services (11.2 miles away, based in Jeffersontown, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bringer Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.3 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Mount Washington
Before you give up on the ice maker in Mount Washington, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Mount Washington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mount Washington 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 Washington Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Mount Washington, KY
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mount Washington
Ice Maker Repair Near Mount Washington
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 Mount Washington technician a trip for parts.