Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Erwin and the Unicoi County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Erwin, TN
16 repair companies serve Erwin from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Greeneville (3), and Kingsport (3). The closest is Prestige Service, about 9.9 miles away. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.9, 13.5, 13.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
The leading options for Erwin are Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (19.2 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Greeneville, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Erwin. Freezer repair in Erwin.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Erwin, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Erwin
Most ice maker calls in Erwin 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Erwin
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Erwin, TN
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Find Your Brand in Erwin
Ice Maker Repair Near Erwin
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Erwin technician a trip for parts.