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 Glen Allen and the Henrico County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Glen Allen, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glen Allen. 2 list an address in Glen Allen, and other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Glen Allen.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 2.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
The leading options for Glen Allen are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (2.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (4.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Glen Allen. Ice maker repair in Glen Allen.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Glen Allen, 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Glen Allen
Most ice machine calls in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glen Allen, VA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Glen Allen technician a trip for parts.