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. Below are the companies within reach of Lowes Island, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lowes Island
40 repair companies serve Lowes Island from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (7), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The closest is Sterling Appliance, about 2.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lowes Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 4.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
The leading options for Lowes Island are dyab appliance repair (6.5 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lowes Island
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lowes Island. Ice maker repair in Lowes Island.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lowes Island, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lowes Island
Most ice machine calls in Lowes Island 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 Lowes Island
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lowes Island, VA
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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 Lowes Island technician a trip for parts.