A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Vinton and the Roanoke County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Vinton
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Vinton. 1 list an address in Vinton, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Goodview (1), and Salem (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Sub-Zero Refrigeration, about 0.6 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Vinton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.7, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Vinton: Peerless Appliance Services (5.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (1.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Salem, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Vinton
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 Vinton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Vinton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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 Vinton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Around Vinton
Most ice machine calls in Vinton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Vinton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Vinton, VA
Which areas near Vinton do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Vinton?
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Before you call a Vinton 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.