When an ice machine in Portland 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 Portland, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Portland
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portland. 1 of them are based in Portland itself, and the rest are spread across Hendersonville (6), Bowling Green (6), and Springfield (4). Nearest on the list: Robert's Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 9.2, 15.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
First up for Portland: The Fix in Walmart Hendersonville (18.8 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 5.0 stars from 577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (20.9 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Robert's Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Goodlettsville, 4.3 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Portland
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Portland
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Portland. Ice maker repair in Portland.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Portland
Most ice machine calls in Portland 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 Portland Repair Technician
- 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)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Portland, TN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Portland and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Portland
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 Portland faster.