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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Middle Valley
We found 20 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Middle Valley. Other nearby bases include Chattanooga (9), Cleveland (4), and Collegedale (1). 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is A Realiable Appliance., about 7.4 miles away. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.0 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.4, 7.8, 8.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the Middle Valley list: Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (8.5 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (9.8 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.3 stars from 417 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (11.8 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Middle Valley
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Middle Valley
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 Middle Valley. Freezer repair in Middle Valley.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Middle Valley
Most ice maker calls in Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Middle Valley, TN
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Middle Valley
Ice Maker Repair Near Middle Valley
Before you call a Middle Valley 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.