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. Below are the companies within reach of Somerset, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Somerset, KY
Within 60 miles of Somerset there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Somerset itself, and other nearby bases include Danville (5), Corbin (3), and Monticello (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin, around 0.5 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Somerset is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
At the top of the Somerset list: Wheeldon Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 101 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nugent’s Appliance Repair (48.0 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Somerset
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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)
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 Somerset
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Somerset, KY
Most ice maker calls in Somerset 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 Somerset
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Somerset, KY
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Somerset
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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 Somerset technician a trip for parts.