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 Norfolk list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Norfolk, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Norfolk. 8 list an address in Norfolk, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (14), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is Master Repair Services, about 1.2 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
At the top of the Norfolk list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (14.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); WEEWORX OUTLAW HANDYMAN SERVICES/APPLIANCE REPAIR (6.9 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 5.0 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (10.6 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted Jones Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Norfolk
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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
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 Norfolk. Ice maker repair in Norfolk.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Norfolk, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Norfolk
Most ice machine calls in Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Norfolk, VA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Norfolk, VA
Ice Machine Repair Near Norfolk
Before you call a Norfolk 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.