Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Potomac Mills list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Potomac Mills
Within 30 miles of Potomac Mills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Dumfries (4), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Appliance Solutions Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Potomac Mills.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Potomac Mills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
First up for Potomac Mills: Home and Appliance Medic LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 339 reviews); Tolo Appliances LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (3.0 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Potomac Mills. Ice maker repair in Potomac Mills.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Potomac Mills
Most ice machine calls in Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Potomac Mills, VA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Potomac Mills technician a trip for parts.