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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Alcoa
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alcoa. 2 of them are based in Alcoa itself, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (20), Maryville (3), and Lenoir City (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Batteries Plus Phone Repair, about 2.7 miles away.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 3.3, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
First up for Alcoa: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (9.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (13.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (3.4 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (3.5 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alcoa. Ice maker repair in Alcoa.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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 Alcoa, TN
Most ice machine calls in Alcoa come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Repair Company in Alcoa
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alcoa, TN
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Alcoa 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.