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 Collegedale list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Collegedale
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Collegedale. 1 of them are based in Collegedale itself, and other nearby bases include Chattanooga (9), Dalton (6), and Cleveland (4). Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Collegedale. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Collegedale. 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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.8, 6.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Collegedale: Signature Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.9 stars from 1,375 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (8.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chattanooga Appliance Doctor (8.5 miles away, based in East Ridge, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Collegedale. Ice maker repair in Collegedale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Collegedale
Most ice machine calls in Collegedale 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 Collegedale
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Collegedale, TN
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Collegedale faster.