When an ice machine in Fairfax Station slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Fairfax Station, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fairfax Station, VA
40 repair companies serve Fairfax Station from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Fairfax Station itself, and other nearby bases include Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Springfield (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses. Queens Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fairfax Station.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairfax Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
The leading options for Fairfax Station are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fairfax Station
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Fairfax Station. Ice maker repair in Fairfax Station.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Fairfax Station
Most ice machine calls in Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fairfax Station, VA
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Before you call a Fairfax Station 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.