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. The Bensley list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Bensley, VA
Within 30 miles of Bensley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (4), and Colonial Heights (3). 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Richmond Appliance Repair Co., around 1.6 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bensley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.9, 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 50 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for Bensley are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (17.0 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Bensley
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Bensley
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Bensley
Most ice maker calls in Bensley 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 Bensley
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bensley, VA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Bensley technician a trip for parts.