Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The La Follette list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in La Follette, TN
Within 30 miles of La Follette there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Knoxville (10), Jacksboro (1), and Clinton (1). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Ohana Services is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from La Follette. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 18.5, 23.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
Closest matches for La Follette: ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (27.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.1 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service,Inc (24.3 miles away, based in Powell, 4.9 stars from 494 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 La Follette.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in La Follette
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
What La Follette Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in La Follette 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).
Before You Book in La Follette
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: La Follette, TN
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Ice Maker Repair Near La Follette
Before you call a La Follette 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.