When an ice machine in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Blacksburg
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Blacksburg. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (8), Christiansburg (2), and Pearisburg (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The 14 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.0 miles away.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.2, 18.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
First up for Blacksburg: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (28.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Ideal Appliance (5.2 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (28.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Blacksburg. Ice maker repair in Blacksburg.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Blacksburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Blacksburg
Most ice machine calls in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Blacksburg, VA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Blacksburg
Ice Machine Repair Near Blacksburg
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Blacksburg faster.