Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Bensley list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Bensley, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bensley. The rest are spread across Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (4), and Colonial Heights (3). The closest is Richmond Appliance Repair Co., about 1.6 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 3.9, 4.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 50 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
Closest matches for Bensley: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dutton Equipment Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bensley
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Bensley. Ice maker repair in Bensley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Bensley
Most ice machine calls in Bensley 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 Bensley
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bensley, VA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Bensley, VA
Ice Machine Repair Near Bensley
Before you call a Bensley 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.