When an ice maker in Kingsport stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Kingsport, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kingsport, TN
Within 30 miles of Kingsport there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Kingsport itself, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Greeneville (3). The closest is Milhorn Appliance, about 1.9 miles away. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kingsport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
At the top of the Kingsport list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (8.3 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Milhorn Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Kingsport.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kingsport
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Kingsport
Most ice maker calls in Kingsport 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 Kingsport
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kingsport, TN
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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 Kingsport technician a trip for parts.