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 Dumfries and the Prince William County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Dumfries
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dumfries. 4 of them are based in Dumfries itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: American Appliance Services Inc, around 0.2 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
The leading options for Dumfries are Home and Appliance Medic LLC (8.0 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 339 reviews); Appliance Geek Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg (11.0 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.8 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (10.9 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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)
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Dumfries, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
What Dumfries Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Dumfries 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 Dumfries
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Which areas near Dumfries do these technicians cover?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Dumfries
Ice Maker Repair Near Dumfries
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Dumfries faster and cheaper.