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 Union and the Boone County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Union, KY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Union. The rest are spread across Cincinnati (24), Covington (4), and Florence (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance repair | Affordable appliance repair, around 2.4 miles out. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Union. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.7, 4.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
Closest matches for Union: Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (6.0 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BA Appliance Repair Service (19.8 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews); Hagedorn's Appliance (5.2 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 1,208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Refrigerator Repair LLC (16.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 5.0 stars from 113 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Union Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Union 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 Union Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Union, KY
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
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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 Union technician a trip for parts.