A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Galax, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Galax
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Galax. 1 list an address in Galax, and the rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Burris Refrigeration & Appliances, about 2.0 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Galax is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 16.7, 20.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 41 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
At the top of the Galax list: Residential Appliance Services (16.7 miles away, based in Mt Airy, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews); Burris Refrigeration & Appliances (2.0 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Convenient Appliance Service (51.9 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 4.9 stars from 2,279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Galax
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 Galax is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Galax.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Galax, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Galax Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Galax 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 Galax Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Galax, VA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Galax
Ice Machine Repair Near Galax
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 Galax faster.