Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Dumfries list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Dumfries, VA
Within 30 miles of Dumfries there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Dumfries, and the rest are spread across Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses. American Appliance Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Dumfries.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Dumfries are Home and Appliance Medic LLC (8.0 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 339 reviews); Tolo Appliances LLC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- 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 Dumfries is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dumfries.
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)
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
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Around Dumfries
Most ice machine calls in Dumfries 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dumfries
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Dumfries faster.