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. Below are the companies within reach of Madisonville, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Madisonville, TN
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Madisonville. The rest are spread across Lenoir City (3), Maryville (3), and Harriman (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is A-Fair Appliance Center LLC, about 14.6 miles away. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.6, 20.6, 24.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
Closest matches for Madisonville: Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (28.8 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (27.5 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Madisonville Ice Maker Call
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 Madisonville. Freezer repair in Madisonville.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
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 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Madisonville
Most ice maker calls in Madisonville 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Madisonville
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Madisonville, 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 Madisonville technician a trip for parts.