Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Newport News list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Newport News, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newport News. 2 of them are based in Newport News itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Hampton (5), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: News Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.6 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport News. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 2.8, 4.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
The leading options for Newport News are G H Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (19.5 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Appliance Specialist (12.1 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Newport News
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Newport News. Ice maker repair in Newport News.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Newport News Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Newport News 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 Newport News Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Newport News, VA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Newport News faster.