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 Lafayette, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lafayette, TN
40 repair companies serve Lafayette from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Lafayette, and the rest are spread across Hendersonville (6), Mt. Juliet (5), and Bowling Green (5). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 40 businesses. Nearest on the list: Lafayette Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Lafayette is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lafayette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 23.2, 24.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
First up for Lafayette: The Fix in Walmart Hendersonville (34.3 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 5.0 stars from 577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (37.2 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of The Cumberlands (40.2 miles away, based in Cookeville, 4.6 stars from 364 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (36.5 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Lafayette is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lafayette.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lafayette, 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?
- 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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lafayette, TN
Most ice machine calls in Lafayette 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lafayette
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lafayette, TN
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Lafayette technician a trip for parts.