When an ice machine in Laurel slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Laurel, VA
Within 30 miles of Laurel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Richmond, about 0.5 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 3.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
At the top of the Laurel list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (0.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (5.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Laurel
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 Laurel is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Laurel.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Laurel, 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Laurel
Most ice machine calls in Laurel 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 Laurel
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Laurel, VA
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Laurel?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Laurel 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.