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 East Highland Park and the Henrico County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near East Highland Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Highland Park. The rest are spread across Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: R & G Spurlock, around 0.4 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Highland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.7, 1.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
First up for East Highland Park: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (11.5 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.4 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in East Highland Park
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 East Highland Park.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 East Highland Park
Before you give up on the ice maker in East Highland Park, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around East Highland Park
Most ice maker calls in East Highland Park 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 East Highland Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Highland Park, VA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in East Highland Park
Ice Maker Repair Near East Highland Park
Before you call a East Highland Park 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.