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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Buena Vista and the Buena Vista County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Buena Vista
Within 60 miles of Buena Vista there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Buena Vista, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Keiser's Appliance & Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Buena Vista. 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Buena Vista is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Buena Vista. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 5.8, 20.3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
The leading options for Buena Vista are VA Commercial Repair Solutions (33.0 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); Reliable Home Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Buena Vista.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Buena Vista, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Buena Vista Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Buena Vista 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.
Before You Book in Buena Vista
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Buena Vista, VA
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Buena Vista
Ice Machine Repair Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista technician a trip for parts.