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 Richmond and the Madison County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Richmond, KY
Within 30 miles of Richmond there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Richmond, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Winchester (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Home Services, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 22 businesses.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.3, 6.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
Closest matches for Richmond: EJ's Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Sears Home Services (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (23.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Richmond, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Richmond
Most ice maker calls in Richmond 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Richmond
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richmond, KY
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Richmond
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Before you call a Richmond 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.