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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Shively and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Shively
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shively. The rest are spread across Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). The closest is Cook Appliance Service LLC, about 0.5 miles away. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shively. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 4.8, 5.0 |
The leading options for Shively are Mr. Appliance of Louisville (14.1 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Services (13.0 miles away, based in Jeffersontown, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Shively
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Shively
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Shively Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Shively 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 Shively
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Shively, KY
Which areas near Shively do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Shively
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Shively faster and cheaper.