When an ice machine in Sweetwater slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Sweetwater, TN
Within 30 miles of Sweetwater there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lenoir City (3), Harriman (3), and Knoxville (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: A-Fair Appliance Center LLC, around 11.5 miles out.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.5, 16.5, 19.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
The leading options for Sweetwater are Pattersons Home Appliances (20.4 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&S Service LLC (21.9 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.3 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Sweetwater
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Sweetwater
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sweetwater. Ice maker repair in Sweetwater.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
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:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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 Sweetwater, TN
Most ice machine calls in Sweetwater 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Sweetwater
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sweetwater, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Sweetwater?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Sweetwater
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 Sweetwater technician a trip for parts.