Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Fairfax 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 Fairfax
Within 30 miles of Fairfax there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 of them are based in Fairfax itself, and other nearby bases include Falls Church (5), Vienna (4), and Burke (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Fairfax: APPRO Appliance (6.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Fairfax
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Fairfax 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 Fairfax. Freezer repair in Fairfax.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fairfax
Most ice maker calls in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fairfax, VA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Which areas near Fairfax do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fairfax
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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 Fairfax technician a trip for parts.