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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Stuarts Draft, VA
13 repair companies serve Stuarts Draft from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fishersville (3), Staunton (3), and Bridgewater (2). The closest is Valley Restaurant Repair, about 4.7 miles away. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 12 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.1, 6.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
First up for Stuarts Draft: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (6.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); HomePro Elite Services (25.6 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Stuarts Draft
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
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 Stuarts Draft. Ice maker repair in Stuarts Draft.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Stuarts Draft, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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?
- 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.
What Stuarts Draft Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Stuarts Draft 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.
Questions to Ask a Stuarts Draft Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Stuarts Draft, VA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Stuarts Draft?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Stuarts Draft 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.