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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fredericksburg, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fredericksburg. 7 of them are based in Fredericksburg itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (15), Stafford (11), and Dumfries (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
At the top of the Fredericksburg list: Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg (9.6 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.8 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Logical Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews); Brooks Appliance Repair and Electric (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 323 reviews); Home and Appliance Medic LLC (26.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 339 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fredericksburg
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Fredericksburg. Ice maker repair in Fredericksburg.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Fredericksburg
Most ice machine calls in Fredericksburg 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fredericksburg
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fredericksburg, VA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Fredericksburg technician a trip for parts.