An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Collegedale and the Hamilton County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Collegedale
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Collegedale. 1 list an address in Collegedale, and other nearby bases include Chattanooga (9), Dalton (6), and Cleveland (4). Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Collegedale. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.8, 6.3 |
At the top of the Collegedale list: Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (8.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.3 stars from 417 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (8.7 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Collegedale
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Collegedale
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Collegedale. Freezer repair in Collegedale.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Collegedale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Collegedale come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Collegedale Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Collegedale, TN
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Before you call a Collegedale technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.