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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fair Oaks, VA
40 repair companies serve Fair Oaks from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. The closest is Foremost Repairs, Inc., about 1.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Oaks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.6, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Fair Oaks: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Fair Oaks. Ice maker repair in Fair Oaks.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Fair Oaks, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fair Oaks, VA
Most ice machine calls in Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fair Oaks, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fair Oaks, VA
Ice Machine Repair Near Fair Oaks
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 Fair Oaks faster.