Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Broadway and the Rockingham County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Broadway, VA
34 repair companies serve Broadway from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Staunton (3), and Fishersville (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Matt's Appliance Service Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Broadway. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Broadway is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Broadway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 11.7, 16.5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
The leading options for Broadway are VA Commercial Repair Solutions (36.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); HomePro Elite Services (17.3 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Service Inc (1.9 miles away, based in Timberville, 3.1 stars from 174 reviews); All Star Appliance Repair llc (16.5 miles away, based in Stanley, 5.0 stars from 27 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Broadway
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Broadway. Ice maker repair in Broadway.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Broadway, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Broadway, VA
Most ice machine calls in Broadway 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 Broadway
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Broadway, VA
Which areas near Broadway do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Broadway technician a trip for parts.