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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Radford and the Radford County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Radford
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Radford. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 8.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 30 businesses. Radford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.4, 8.4, 17.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
First up for Radford: Sears Appliance Repair (55.5 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (37.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Ideal Appliance (8.4 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Radford. Ice maker repair in Radford.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Radford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- 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
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.
Local Notes for Radford
Most ice machine calls in Radford 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Radford
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Radford, VA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Radford
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Before you call a Radford 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.