An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Annandale and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Annandale, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Annandale. 3 of them are based in Annandale itself, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (14), Alexandria (12), and Springfield (7). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Premier Annandale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Annandale. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
Closest matches for Annandale: Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Annandale
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Annandale. Freezer repair in Annandale.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Annandale, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Annandale
Most ice maker calls in Annandale 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.
Questions to Ask a Annandale Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Annandale, VA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Annandale
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Annandale faster and cheaper.