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. Below are the companies within reach of Jonesborough, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Jonesborough, TN
Within 30 miles of Jonesborough there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Jonesborough, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Greeneville (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Stewarts Appliances is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Jonesborough. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jonesborough. 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 5.5, 6.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Jonesborough: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (8.6 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Jonesborough is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Jonesborough.
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)
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Jonesborough
Most ice machine calls in Jonesborough 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 Jonesborough Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jonesborough, TN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Jonesborough
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 Jonesborough technician a trip for parts.