A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. 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 Dunlap
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dunlap. Other nearby bases include Chattanooga (9), Georgetown (1), and Monteagle (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is A Realiable Appliance., about 22.7 miles away. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.7, 22.8, 23.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
First up for Dunlap: Signature Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.9 stars from 1,375 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (23.6 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (26.3 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chattanooga Appliance Doctor (28.4 miles away, based in East Ridge, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Dunlap is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dunlap.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Dunlap, 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Dunlap
Most ice machine calls in Dunlap 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 Dunlap Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dunlap, TN
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Dunlap technician a trip for parts.