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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Erwin and the Unicoi County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Erwin, TN
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Erwin. Other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Greeneville (3), and Kingsport (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Prestige Service, about 9.9 miles away. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.9, 13.5, 13.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
At the top of the Erwin list: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (19.2 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Greeneville, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Erwin
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Erwin. Ice maker repair in Erwin.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Erwin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Erwin
Most ice machine calls in Erwin 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 Erwin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Erwin, TN
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Erwin 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.