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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Charlottesville, VA
Within 30 miles of Charlottesville there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Charlottesville itself, and other nearby bases include Fishersville (3), Gordonsville (1), and Orange (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Christopher Hayes Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Charlottesville. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 11 businesses.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.1, 2.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
At the top of the Charlottesville list: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (27.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (25.9 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Charlottesville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Charlottesville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Charlottesville
Most ice machine calls in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Charlottesville, VA
Which areas near Charlottesville do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Charlottesville
Ice Machine Repair Near Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville faster.