A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bailey's Crossroads and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Bailey's Crossroads, VA
Within 30 miles of Bailey's Crossroads there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Arlington (14), Alexandria (14), and Falls Church (10). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses. AVS Heating and Air Conditioning Falls Church ( AC, Furnace and Appliance Repair) is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Bailey's Crossroads.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
The leading options for Bailey's Crossroads are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (1.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solutions Plus (1.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (2.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bailey's Crossroads
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 Bailey's Crossroads is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bailey's Crossroads.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Bailey's Crossroads
Most ice machine calls in Bailey's Crossroads 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bailey's Crossroads
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bailey's Crossroads, VA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bailey's Crossroads
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Before you call a Bailey's Crossroads 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.