When an ice machine in Oak Ridge slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Oak Ridge, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Oak Ridge, TN
35 repair companies serve Oak Ridge from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Oak Ridge, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (19), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Pinpoint Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Oak Ridge. The 33 rated companies in range average 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
The leading options for Oak Ridge are Pinpoint Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 180 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (20.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Oak Ridge
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oak Ridge.
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Oak Ridge, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Oak Ridge Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Oak Ridge 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).
Before You Book in Oak Ridge
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, TN
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Before you call a Oak Ridge 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.