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 Woodlawn and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Woodlawn
40 repair companies serve Woodlawn from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (22), Springfield (10), and Lorton (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. A A Appliances Repair Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Woodlawn.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodlawn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Woodlawn: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (2.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (6.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Woodlawn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Woodlawn.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What Woodlawn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Woodlawn, VA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Woodlawn and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Related Repair Pages for Woodlawn
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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 Woodlawn technician a trip for parts.