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. Below are the companies within reach of Dunbar, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Dunbar, WV
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Dunbar. Other nearby bases include Charleston (6), Huntington (2), and Oak Hill (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Washer Wizzards ABC Appliance Repair Service, about 3.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dunbar is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 3.6, 4.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
Closest matches for Dunbar: Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.3 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in St Albans, 4.3 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dunbar
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Dunbar is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dunbar.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Dunbar
Most ice machine calls in Dunbar come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dunbar
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dunbar, WV
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Dunbar 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.