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 Manchester and the Chesterfield County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Manchester, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Manchester. The rest are spread across Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (4), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: MetaTek LLC, around 1.4 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.7, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
First up for Manchester: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (10.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Manchester is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Manchester.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Manchester, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Manchester Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Manchester 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 Manchester
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Manchester, VA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Manchester
Ice Machine Repair Near Manchester
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 Manchester technician a trip for parts.