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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hampton and the Hampton County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hampton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hampton. 5 of them are based in Hampton itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Virginia Beach (6), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. Hampton Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Hampton.
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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.9 |
At the top of the Hampton list: G H Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (17.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hampton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hampton. Ice maker repair in Hampton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Hampton
Most ice machine calls in Hampton 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 Hampton
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hampton, VA
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Before you call a Hampton 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.