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 Fort Hunt, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fort Hunt, VA
40 repair companies serve Fort Hunt from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Springfield (8), and Fort Washington (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: Appliance Care, around 2.4 miles out.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 3.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
The leading options for Fort Hunt are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (2.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (7.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fort Hunt
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Hunt
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 Fort Hunt is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fort Hunt.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Fort Hunt, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fort Hunt
Most ice machine calls in Fort Hunt 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fort Hunt
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Hunt, VA
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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 Fort Hunt faster.