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 Bristol, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Bristol
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bristol. 3 list an address in Bristol, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Elizabethton (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is American Appliance Inc, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 16 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.5, 2.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
The leading options for Bristol are Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (17.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Inc (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bristol
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bristol
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 Bristol is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bristol.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Bristol, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Bristol
Most ice machine calls in Bristol 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).
Questions to Ask a Bristol Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bristol, TN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bristol
Ice Machine Repair Near Bristol
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Bristol faster.