When an ice machine in Richmond slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Richmond list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Richmond
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 25 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (5), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Richmond, around 1.4 miles out.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Richmond list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Richmond
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Richmond. Ice maker repair in Richmond.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Richmond, VA
Most ice machine calls in Richmond 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 Richmond
- 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: Richmond, VA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Richmond?
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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 Richmond faster.