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. The Lexington list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lexington
Within 60 miles of Lexington there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lexington itself, and other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rockbridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Lexington. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lexington is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 5.7, 25.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
Closest matches for Lexington: Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (33.7 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); Peerless Appliance Services (40.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Lexington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lexington.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lexington, VA
Most ice machine calls in Lexington 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 Lexington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lexington, VA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Lexington?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lexington
Ice Machine Repair Near Lexington
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 Lexington technician a trip for parts.