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 University of Virginia, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in University of Virginia, VA
12 repair companies serve University of Virginia from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Gordonsville (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Christopher Hayes Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from University of Virginia. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.8, 3.4 |
First up for University of Virginia: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (25.5 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (27.6 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in University of Virginia
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 University of Virginia. Ice maker repair in University of Virginia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around University of Virginia
Most ice machine calls in University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: University of Virginia, VA
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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 University of Virginia faster.