When an ice machine in Franklin Farm 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 Franklin Farm, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Franklin Farm, VA
Within 30 miles of Franklin Farm there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (9), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. The closest is Easy Go Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.1, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
At the top of the Franklin Farm list: Nova Fix Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dyab appliance repair (3.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- 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 Franklin Farm. Ice maker repair in Franklin Farm.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Franklin Farm, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Franklin Farm, VA
Most ice machine calls in Franklin Farm 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 Franklin Farm Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin Farm, VA
Do you cover Franklin Farm and nearby towns?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Franklin Farm technician a trip for parts.