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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Madisonville, TN
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Madisonville. Other nearby bases include Lenoir City (3), Maryville (3), and Harriman (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. A-Fair Appliance Center LLC is the nearest, roughly 14.6 miles from Madisonville. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.6, 20.6, 24.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
First up for Madisonville: S&S Service LLC (24.0 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (27.3 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (28.8 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Madisonville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- 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
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Madisonville. Ice maker repair in Madisonville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Madisonville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Around Madisonville
Most ice machine calls in Madisonville 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 Madisonville
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Madisonville, TN
Which areas near Madisonville do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Related Repair Pages for Madisonville
Ice Machine Repair Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville faster.