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 Fair Oaks list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Fair Oaks
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fair Oaks. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (5). 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Foremost Repairs, Inc., about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 39 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
Closest matches for Fair Oaks: APPRO Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (6.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (1.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks. Freezer repair in Fair Oaks.
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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 Fair Oaks
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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fair Oaks, VA
Most ice maker calls in Fair Oaks 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.
Questions to Ask a Fair Oaks Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fair Oaks, VA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fair Oaks
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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 Fair Oaks technician a trip for parts.