Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Lee. 1 list an address in Fort Lee, and other nearby bases include Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Fix & Care Hub, around 0.3 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Lee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
At the top of the Fort Lee list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (29.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (24.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee. Freezer repair in Fort Lee.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Fort Lee
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fort Lee, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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 Fort Lee, VA
Most ice maker calls in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fort Lee, VA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fort Lee
Ice Maker Repair Near Fort Lee
Before you call a Fort Lee 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.