When an ice machine in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Mechanicsville, VA
40 repair companies serve Mechanicsville from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Mechanicsville, and the rest are spread across Richmond (25), Ashland (3), and Glen Allen (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses. The closest is Advantage Appliance Repair Pro, about 1.9 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Mechanicsville: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (7.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lipscombe Appliance (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Mechanicsville. Ice maker repair in Mechanicsville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Mechanicsville
Most ice machine calls in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Mechanicsville, VA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Mechanicsville and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Mechanicsville?
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Before you call a Mechanicsville technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.