Appliance Repair in Hermitage, TN

An ice maker that has stopped making ice, or one frozen into a solid block instead of loose cubes, is a common call from Hermitage kitchens. A clogged fill valve, a frozen supply line or a shutoff arm stuck in the wrong position are the usual causes. Check that the arm or switch is on and that the freezer itself is cold enough. A fridge that is warm at the same time points to a bigger problem, so say so when you call. If there is still no ice, call (615) 412-2497 for ice maker repair.

Appliance repair in Hermitage, TN spans a wide range of house ages in one ZIP code. Hermitage Hills dates to around 1963, Tulip Grove to the mid-1970s, and builder communities such as Villages of Riverwood and Magnolia Farms to the 2010s and 2020s, with a median home year of around 1989. In the older sections, a dryer or washer call starts by tracing how the vent and drain were run, since they may have been changed since the house was built. If a refrigerator repair call involves an older kitchen, tell us about any tight doorways or a built-in surround so we plan for access.

Hermitage sits between Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake, and summers are hot and humid, which keeps condenser fans and compressors busy. Summer thunderstorms can flicker the power, which is hard on the electronic control board in a newer refrigerator or range. Metro Water Services lists hardness around 75 mg/L, which is moderate, so scale on dishwasher elements and ice maker valves builds slowly over years. If a dishwasher repair call is about standing water, start with the filter. We also cover nearby Donelson and Old Hickory.

Appliance Repair Services in Hermitage

Hermitage is part of Metro Nashville in Davidson County, about 15 miles east of downtown, and is ZIP code 37076. We take calls from Hermitage Hills, Tulip Grove and the Lebanon Pike corridor, from newer streets such as Crestview and Magnolia Farms, and from the homes and townhomes near Percy Priest Lake and the Stones River Greenway. Here is what the common problems look like, the usual cause, one safe check, and when to stop and call.

Refrigerator. A fridge that runs but will not cool, or a light that works while the inside stays warm, usually has a failed evaporator fan motor, a frosted evaporator or a dirty condenser coil. Pull the unit forward, vacuum the coil and check that food is not blocking the vents. If the compressor clicks on and off, food is warming or the unit tripped after a storm and will not restart, stop and call about refrigerator repair.

Washer. A washer that will not drain, will not spin or walks across the floor usually has a clogged drain pump, a kinked hose or an unbalanced load. Slide it out a little, check the drain hose for a sharp bend, and rebalance the load. Standing water in the drum, a burning smell or a drum that will not turn means unplug it and call for washer repair.

Dryer. A dryer with no heat usually has a blown thermal fuse or a failed heating element. A dryer that heats but leaves clothes damp has a restricted vent, and in a house that is decades old the vent may be long, with several turns. A clogged vent is a fire risk, not just a slow dryer. Clean the lint screen, run the dryer and check that the outside flap opens. A burning smell or a breaker that trips right away means stop and call for dryer repair.

Dishwasher. Water in the bottom or cloudy dishes usually means a clogged filter or a failed drain pump. Pull the bottom rack, twist out the filter and rinse it, then clear the spray arm holes. If water still stands afterward, or there is a leak at the door or under the unit, stop running it and call for dishwasher repair.

Oven and range. An oven that will not reach temperature usually has a failed bake element or, on gas, a weak igniter. A burner that will not light is often a dirty igniter or a cap that is not seated. Check the breaker, confirm the oven is set to bake and clean around the burner. If you smell gas, leave the range off and call the gas utility first. A breaker that keeps tripping or scorching at an element terminal means stop and call for oven and range repair.

Rental units. A large share of Hermitage households rent, and many townhomes and houses here are rented out. If you manage one or more, we handle standard residential appliance faults through Rental Property Appliance Repair. Tell us the unit, the model number from the tag and who can let us in. Call (615) 412-2497, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm.