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. Below are the companies within reach of Emporia, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Emporia, VA
Within 60 miles of Emporia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Richmond (12), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Emporia. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses. Emporia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Emporia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 30.9, 32.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
Closest matches for Emporia: JB Appliance Solutions (55.2 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (57.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Emporia. Ice maker repair in Emporia.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Emporia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Emporia
Most ice machine calls in Emporia 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Emporia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Emporia, VA
Do you cover Emporia and nearby towns?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Emporia technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.