Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Martinsville list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Martinsville
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Martinsville. The rest are spread across Eden (3), Bassett (2), and Danville (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Randall's Appliances & Plumbing is the nearest, roughly 10.5 miles from Martinsville. The 12 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.5, 11.7, 12.3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
First up for Martinsville: Alpha Appliances (14.4 miles away, based in Eden, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triad Appliance Repair Services (19.5 miles away, based in Mayodan, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Mike's Refrigeration - Heating Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Eden, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Danville Appliance Sales & Service (26.6 miles away, based in Danville, 4.0 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Martinsville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Martinsville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Martinsville.
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Martinsville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
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 Martinsville, VA
Most ice machine calls in Martinsville 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 Martinsville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Martinsville, VA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Martinsville faster.