When an ice machine in Annandale slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Annandale and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Annandale
Within 30 miles of Annandale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Annandale itself, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (14), Alexandria (12), and Springfield (7). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Premier Annandale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Annandale. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Annandale are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Annandale
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Annandale
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Annandale. Ice maker repair in Annandale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Annandale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Annandale
Most ice machine calls in Annandale 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.
Before You Book in Annandale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Annandale, VA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Annandale technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.