When an ice machine in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Portsmouth
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portsmouth. 5 list an address in Portsmouth, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (10), Norfolk (8), and Chesapeake (7). The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Equity Source Renovations LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Portsmouth.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portsmouth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
The leading options for Portsmouth are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); WEEWORX OUTLAW HANDYMAN SERVICES/APPLIANCE REPAIR (3.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted Jones Appliance (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews); Appliance Specialist (13.6 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Portsmouth
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Portsmouth.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Portsmouth, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Portsmouth
Most ice machine calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you cover Portsmouth and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Portsmouth, VA
Ice Machine Repair Near Portsmouth
Before you call a Portsmouth 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.