When an ice machine in Meadowbrook slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Meadowbrook, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Meadowbrook, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Meadowbrook. The rest are spread across Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (4), and Colonial Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is Apex Appliance Service & Repair, Llc, about 3.0 miles away.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.3, 4.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
First up for Meadowbrook: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (14.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dutton Equipment Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Meadowbrook. Ice maker repair in Meadowbrook.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Meadowbrook Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Meadowbrook 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.
Questions to Ask a Meadowbrook Repair Technician
- 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 is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Meadowbrook, VA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Meadowbrook
Ice Machine Repair Near Meadowbrook
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 Meadowbrook technician a trip for parts.