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 Dandridge and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Dandridge, TN
17 repair companies serve Dandridge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Knoxville (10), Sevierville (3), and Morristown (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Guaranteed Appliance -Appliance and Appliance Repair - Morristown, around 10.7 miles out.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.7, 11.0, 12.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the Dandridge list: Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (13.5 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Parts Sales & Service (16.9 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Dandridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dandridge.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Dandridge, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Dandridge, TN
Most ice machine calls in Dandridge 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 Dandridge Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dandridge, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Dandridge and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Dandridge
Ice Machine Repair Near Dandridge
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 Dandridge faster.