When an ice machine in Bridgewater slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Bridgewater, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Bridgewater
Within 30 miles of Bridgewater there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Bridgewater, and the rest are spread across Staunton (3), Fishersville (3), and Harrisonburg (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. HomePro Elite Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Bridgewater. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The 11 rated companies in range average 3.9 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 6.9 |
First up for Bridgewater: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (19.5 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); HomePro Elite Services (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Grimm Appliance Services (0.6 miles away, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Bridgewater. Ice maker repair in Bridgewater.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Bridgewater
Most ice machine calls in Bridgewater 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.
Questions to Ask a Bridgewater Repair Technician
- 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)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bridgewater, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Bridgewater technician a trip for parts.