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 Fair Lakes and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Fair Lakes, VA
40 repair companies serve Fair Lakes from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Pro Fairfax Appliance Repair Team, about 2.0 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
Closest matches for Fair Lakes: APPRO Appliance (2.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Fair Lakes.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Fair Lakes
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Fair Lakes Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Fair Lakes, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fair Lakes
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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 Fair Lakes faster and cheaper.