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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Brownsville and the Haywood County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Brownsville
Within 30 miles of Brownsville there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Brownsville itself, and other nearby bases include Jackson (22), Covington (2), and Ripley (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. The closest is Alexander Refrigeration Repair, about 0.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brownsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 18.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
Closest matches for Brownsville: Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alexander Refrigeration Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 28 reviews); Billy Garrett Services (0.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Brownsville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Brownsville. Ice maker repair in Brownsville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Brownsville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brownsville, TN
Most ice machine calls in Brownsville 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).
Before You Book in Brownsville
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Brownsville, TN
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Related Repair Pages for Brownsville
Ice Machine Repair Near Brownsville
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 Brownsville faster.