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. Below are the companies within reach of Chesapeake, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Chesapeake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chesapeake. 7 list an address in Chesapeake, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (15), Norfolk (8), and Portsmouth (5). 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mandarin Appliance Repair Specialist, around 3.0 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chesapeake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 7.6, 7.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Chesapeake list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (15.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (18.7 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Chesapeake
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 Chesapeake. Freezer repair in Chesapeake.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
Around Chesapeake
Most ice maker calls in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake
- 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?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chesapeake, VA
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Before you call a Chesapeake 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.