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 Christiansburg and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Christiansburg, VA
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Christiansburg. 2 of them are based in Christiansburg itself, and other nearby bases include Roanoke (8), Willis (1), and Floyd (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Ideal Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 15 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.4, 18.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Christiansburg: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (29.3 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Ideal Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (28.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Christiansburg is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Christiansburg.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Christiansburg
Most ice machine calls in Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Christiansburg, VA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Christiansburg?
Related Repair Pages for Christiansburg
Ice Machine Repair Near Christiansburg
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 Christiansburg faster.