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. The Chattanooga list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Chattanooga
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chattanooga. 9 list an address in Chattanooga, and other nearby bases include Dalton (6), Cleveland (4), and East Ridge (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 26 businesses. The closest is Signature Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
At the top of the Chattanooga list: Signature Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,375 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (2.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chattanooga Appliance Doctor (6.3 miles away, based in East Ridge, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (11.2 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Chattanooga
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Chattanooga. Ice maker repair in Chattanooga.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Chattanooga, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Chattanooga
Most ice machine calls in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga Repair Technician
- 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: Chattanooga, TN
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you cover Chattanooga and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Chattanooga technician a trip for parts.