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. Below are the companies within reach of McLean, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near McLean
Within 30 miles of McLean there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in McLean itself, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (10), Bethesda (10), and Vienna (4). The 30 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Ace McLean Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from McLean.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
Closest matches for McLean: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in McLean
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 McLean is the better fit. Ice maker repair in McLean.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What McLean Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in McLean 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 McLean
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: McLean, VA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 McLean technician a trip for parts.