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. The Dumbarton list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Dumbarton
Within 30 miles of Dumbarton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Broughton Appliance Service Inc., about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.8, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Dumbarton: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (1.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (5.1 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.4 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Dumbarton
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Dumbarton Ice Maker Call
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 Dumbarton. Freezer repair in Dumbarton.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
What Dumbarton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Dumbarton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dumbarton
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dumbarton, VA
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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 Dumbarton faster and cheaper.