Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Franconia
Within 30 miles of Franconia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Alexandria (20), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). ServiceNow Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Franconia. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
Closest matches for Franconia: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Franconia. Ice maker repair in Franconia.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Franconia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franconia, VA
Most ice machine calls in Franconia 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 Franconia Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franconia, VA
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Franconia technician a trip for parts.