When an ice machine in Sandston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Sandston, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sandston. 1 of them are based in Sandston itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (2). The 28 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. The closest is Hobart Service, about 1.7 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 6.2, 6.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 50 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for Sandston: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (9.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lipscombe Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Mechanicsville, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Sandston. Ice maker repair in Sandston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Sandston, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Sandston, VA
Most ice machine calls in Sandston 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 Sandston
- 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: Sandston, VA
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Sandston faster.