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. Below are the companies within reach of Tuckahoe, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Tuckahoe
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tuckahoe. Other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tuckahoe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.6, 3.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
At the top of the Tuckahoe list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (6.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Tuckahoe is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Tuckahoe.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
What Tuckahoe Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tuckahoe, VA
Which areas near Tuckahoe do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Tuckahoe technician a trip for parts.