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. Below are the companies within reach of Colonial Heights, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Colonial Heights, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Colonial Heights. 3 list an address in Colonial Heights, and the rest are spread across Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Midlothian (2). Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
Closest matches for Colonial Heights: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (26.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Colonial Heights.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Colonial Heights
Most ice maker calls in Colonial Heights 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Colonial Heights
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Colonial Heights, VA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Colonial Heights
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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 Colonial Heights technician a trip for parts.