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. Below are the companies within reach of Big Stone Gap, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Big Stone Gap, VA
Within 60 miles of Big Stone Gap there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Big Stone Gap itself, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. The closest is David's Appliance Repair/, about 0.8 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Stone Gap is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 13.5, 21.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
First up for Big Stone Gap: Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (35.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); David's Appliance Repair/ (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 17 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Big Stone Gap
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 Big Stone Gap is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Big Stone Gap.
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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Big Stone Gap, VA
Most ice machine calls in Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Big Stone Gap, VA
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Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Big Stone Gap 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.