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. Below are the companies within reach of Dunn Loring, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Dunn Loring
40 repair companies serve Dunn Loring from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Falls Church (13), Fairfax (11), and Vienna (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. Fixrite Appliance Repair of Dunn Loring is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Dunn Loring.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Dunn Loring: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Virginia Appliance Repair LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.8 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Dunn Loring. Ice maker repair in Dunn Loring.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Dunn Loring
Most ice machine calls in Dunn Loring 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 Dunn Loring Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dunn Loring, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Dunn Loring
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 Dunn Loring technician a trip for parts.