When an ice machine in Gainesville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gainesville and the Prince William County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gainesville, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gainesville. 5 of them are based in Gainesville itself, and the rest are spread across Manassas (10), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: High Wire Appliance Service, around 0.3 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
Closest matches for Gainesville: USA General Contractors (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Appliances Pro Inc (7.4 miles away, based in Manassas, 4.8 stars from 515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Loudoun Appliances LLC (10.1 miles away, based in Aldie, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gainesville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gainesville. Ice maker repair in Gainesville.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Gainesville, 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Gainesville Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gainesville, VA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Gainesville?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Gainesville
Ice Machine Repair Near Gainesville
Before you call a Gainesville 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.