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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Oak Ridge and the Anderson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Oak Ridge, TN
Within 30 miles of Oak Ridge there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Oak Ridge itself, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (19), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). Nearest on the list: Pinpoint Appliance Repair, around 3.8 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
The leading options for Oak Ridge are Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (14.9 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real Time Appliance Repairs llc (23.9 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.5 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Oak Ridge
Before you give up on the ice maker in Oak Ridge, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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 installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Oak Ridge Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, TN
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oak Ridge
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Oak Ridge faster and cheaper.