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 Chesapeake and the Chesapeake County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Chesapeake, VA
40 repair companies serve Chesapeake from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Chesapeake, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (15), Norfolk (8), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mandarin Appliance Repair Specialist, around 3.0 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 7.6, 7.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
First up for Chesapeake: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (15.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); WEEWORX OUTLAW HANDYMAN SERVICES/APPLIANCE REPAIR (15.1 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 5.0 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted Jones Appliance (10.6 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Chesapeake
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Chesapeake
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Chesapeake. Ice maker repair in Chesapeake.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chesapeake, VA
Most ice machine calls in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chesapeake, VA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Chesapeake technician a trip for parts.