When an ice machine in Alexandria slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Alexandria list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Alexandria
Within 30 miles of Alexandria there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 22 of them are based in Alexandria itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington (12) and Falls Church (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Alexandria, about 1.2 miles away.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
First up for Alexandria: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Alexandria
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Alexandria is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alexandria.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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 Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Alexandria Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alexandria come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Alexandria
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alexandria, VA
Do you cover Alexandria and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Alexandria technician a trip for parts.