Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving George Mason and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near George Mason
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of George Mason. The rest are spread across Fairfax (15), Centreville (4), and Burke (3). Sub-Zero Premium Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from George Mason. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from George Mason. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
The leading options for George Mason are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (0.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in George Mason
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 George Mason. Ice maker repair in George Mason.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
What George Mason Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in George Mason 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.
Before You Book in George Mason
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: George Mason, VA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Do you cover George Mason and nearby towns?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in George Mason
Ice Machine Repair Near George Mason
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 George Mason technician a trip for parts.