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 Tysons, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Tysons
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tysons. 1 of them are based in Tysons itself, and other nearby bases include Falls Church (10), Fairfax (7), and McLean (4). Nearest on the list: Prime McLean Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tysons. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
The leading options for Tysons are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Virginia Appliance Repair LLC (3.6 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.8 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Heating and Air Conditioning (5.5 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.1 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Tysons. Ice maker repair in Tysons.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Tysons
Most ice machine calls in Tysons 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 Tysons
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tysons, VA
Do you cover Tysons and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Tysons 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.