When an ice machine in Suffolk slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Suffolk and the Suffolk County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Suffolk
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Suffolk. 3 list an address in Suffolk, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Nearest on the list: Appliance Doctor, around 9.0 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.0, 11.6, 14.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Suffolk are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (11.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WEEWORX OUTLAW HANDYMAN SERVICES/APPLIANCE REPAIR (19.4 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 5.0 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted Jones Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Suffolk
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Suffolk is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Suffolk.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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 Suffolk, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Suffolk Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Suffolk, VA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Suffolk
Ice Machine Repair Near Suffolk
Before you call a Suffolk 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.