Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alexandria and the Alexandria County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Alexandria
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alexandria. 22 list an address in Alexandria, and other nearby bases include Arlington (12) and Falls Church (6). Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Alexandria, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
At the top of the Alexandria list: Appliance Care (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (2.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); Appliance Repair Services (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Alexandria
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Alexandria
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Alexandria.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Alexandria
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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 installation for an ice maker: $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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Alexandria Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alexandria come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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.
Before You Book in Alexandria
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alexandria, VA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Alexandria technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.