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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lake of the Woods, VA
Within 30 miles of Lake of the Woods there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Stafford (11), Fredericksburg (7), and Dumfries (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Johnson Appliance Repair, around 8.3 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake of the Woods. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.3, 13.0, 13.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
The leading options for Lake of the Woods are Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg (20.1 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.8 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Logical Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Fredericksburg, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews); Brooks Appliance Repair and Electric (13.5 miles away, based in Fredericksburg, 4.9 stars from 323 reviews); Tolo Appliances LLC (28.5 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake of the Woods
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Lake of the Woods is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake of the Woods.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Lake of the Woods, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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 Lake of the Woods Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lake of the Woods 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Lake of the Woods
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake of the Woods, VA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Which areas near Lake of the Woods do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lake of the Woods, VA
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Before you call a Lake of the Woods 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.