1st Choice Ice Machine Repair1st Choice Ice Machine RepairNashville, TN · Licensed & Insured
4.9 · 137+ Google reviews

Family-Owned · Licensed & Insured · Quote-Only

Commercial Ice Machine Repair in Nashville

Fast, reliable repair for every commercial brand across Greater Nashville — from a local team you can trust. Honest quotes, clean work, and the job done right the first time.

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A division of First Choice Appliance

1st Choice service van — commercial ice machine repair in Nashville, TN

On the Job Across Middle Tennessee

Real technicians, real repairs — keeping Nashville restaurants, bars, and hotels stocked with ice.

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Commercial ice machine in a Nashville restaurant kitchen
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What Nashville Businesses Say

4.9 average from 137+ verified Google reviews

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Marcus Thompson
Broadway Bar & Kitchen · 3 weeks ago

Our ice machine died on a Friday night during peak. They had a tech out same day and we were back making ice before the dinner rush ended. Absolute lifesavers.

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Priya Raman
Hillsboro Village Cafe · 2 months ago

Honest, upfront pricing and no upsell. They explained exactly what was wrong with our Manitowoc and fixed it right the first time. Highly recommend.

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Dwayne Carter
Franklin Hotel & Suites · 1 month ago

We've used them for two years on a maintenance plan across three machines. Professional, on time, and our ice production has never been better.

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Counties We Proudly Serve

Family-owned and based in Nashville, we dispatch across roughly a 40-mile radius of the metro — including these communities and everywhere between.

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Common Ice Machine Problems

Ice machine acting up? Find your symptom and learn what's likely wrong — then call us for a fast, accurate fix.

Ice Machine Not Making Ice

When a commercial ice machine produces no ice at all, the cause can range from a simple water-supply issue to a sealed-system refrigerant fault. Pinpointing it reliably requires professional diagnosis with proper gauges and electrical testing.

Ice Machine Not Releasing or Harvesting Ice

If ice forms but never drops into the bin, the machine is usually stuck between the freeze and harvest cycles. Diagnosing whether it's the hot-gas valve, a sensor, or a control fault should be done by a technician.

Ice Machine Leaking Water

Water pooling around or under an ice machine usually points to a drain, seal, or water-valve problem rather than the sealed refrigeration system. A technician can locate the source and prevent water damage and slip hazards.

Ice Machine Making Small or Incomplete Cubes

Thin, small, or partially formed cubes usually indicate the freeze cycle is being cut short or water isn't flowing evenly across the evaporator. Proper diagnosis involves checking water flow, scale, and the sealed system.

Cloudy, Soft, or Hollow Ice

Cloudy, soft, or fast-melting ice typically results from poor water quality, inadequate filtration, or scale interfering with clear-ice formation. A technician can clean the system and correct filtration to restore clear, hard cubes.

Ice Machine Stuck in One Cycle / Won't Cycle

A machine that hangs in the freeze or harvest cycle is almost always a control, sensor, or relay fault. Reliable repair requires electrical diagnosis of the control circuit and components.

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Quote-Based Pricing You Can Trust

Every job is different, so we quote every job. Call us, tell us what's happening, and we'll give you a straight answer on cost.

Free, No-Obligation Quotes

We diagnose the problem and give you a clear, upfront quote before any work begins. No service-call surprises.

You Approve Before We Start

Nothing gets fixed until you say yes to the price. No hidden fees, no padded hours, no upselling.

Honest, Flat-Rate Pricing

Every quote is tailored to your machine and the actual repair — not a one-size-fits-all hourly meter running against you.

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