When an ice machine in Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring and the Roanoke County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cave Spring, VA
Within 30 miles of Cave Spring there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Salem (1). The closest is Appliance Medic./, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 15 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cave Spring. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.3, 2.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Cave Spring are Peerless Appliance Services (9.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Cave Spring is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cave Spring.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Cave Spring
Most ice machine calls in Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cave Spring, VA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Cave Spring?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Cave Spring
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 Cave Spring faster.