When an ice machine in Forest slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Forest list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Forest
Within 60 miles of Forest there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). Of those, 2 mention ice machine or refrigeration work by name. George's Appliance Sales is the nearest, roughly 4.6 miles from Forest. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Forest is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 35 |
First up for Forest: Sears Appliance Repair (48.6 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (53.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Home Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Forest
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Forest is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Forest.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Forest, 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Forest
Most ice machine calls in Forest 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 Forest Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Forest, VA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Forest 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.