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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Mount Carmel, TN
19 repair companies serve Mount Carmel from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Milhorn Appliance, about 5.9 miles away. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 8.0, 8.3 |
Closest matches for Mount Carmel: Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (14.5 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Milhorn Appliance (5.9 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Mount Carmel.
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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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Mount Carmel Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mount Carmel, TN
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Before you call a Mount Carmel 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.