Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Middlesborough, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Middlesborough
40 repair companies serve Middlesborough from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Knoxville (20), Corbin (3), and Sevierville (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Darrell's Appliance, around 26.2 miles out. Middlesborough is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Middlesborough. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.2, 27.4, 27.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 46 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
First up for Middlesborough: ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (44.0 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (51.8 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (51.6 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (39.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.1 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Middlesborough
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Middlesborough is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Middlesborough.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Middlesborough, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
What Middlesborough Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Middlesborough come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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 Middlesborough
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Middlesborough, KY
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Middlesborough?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Middlesborough technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.