A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Roanoke and the Roanoke County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Roanoke
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Roanoke. 9 of them are based in Roanoke itself, and the rest are spread across Christiansburg (2), Vinton (1), and Salem (1). GE Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Roanoke. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 2.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
Closest matches for Roanoke: Peerless Appliance Services (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (2.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Roanoke
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Roanoke. Ice maker repair in Roanoke.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Roanoke, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Roanoke Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Roanoke 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 Roanoke
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Roanoke, VA
Do you cover Roanoke and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Roanoke
Ice Machine Repair Near Roanoke
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 Roanoke faster.