Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Cookeville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cookeville, TN
Within 60 miles of Cookeville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Cookeville, and other nearby bases include Murfreesboro (8), Mt. Juliet (5), and Crossville (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Cookeville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.8, 5.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
First up for Cookeville: Mr. Appliance of The Cumberlands (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 364 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guy, LLC (21.0 miles away, based in Smithville, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Crossville, 4.6 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cookeville
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 Cookeville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cookeville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Cookeville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Cookeville
Most ice machine calls in Cookeville 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 Cookeville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Cookeville, TN
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Cookeville, TN
Ice Machine Repair Near Cookeville
Before you call a Cookeville technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.