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 Church Hill
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Church Hill. The rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Greeneville (3). Milhorn Appliance is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Church Hill. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 11.1, 11.3 |
At the top of the Church Hill list: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (15.3 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Greeneville, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Church Hill
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Church Hill is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Church Hill.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Church Hill, TN
Most ice machine calls in Church Hill 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 Church Hill Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Church Hill, TN
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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 Church Hill technician a trip for parts.