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. Below are the companies within reach of Great Falls, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Great Falls
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Great Falls. 1 of them are based in Great Falls itself, and other nearby bases include Herndon (7), Sterling (6), and Vienna (4). Alpha Great Falls Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Great Falls. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 3.8, 4.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
At the top of the Great Falls list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dyab appliance repair (6.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Great Falls
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Great Falls
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 Great Falls is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Great Falls.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Great Falls, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Great Falls, VA
Most ice machine calls in Great Falls 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Great Falls
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Great Falls, VA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Great Falls, VA
Ice Machine Repair Near Great Falls
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 Great Falls technician a trip for parts.