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 Franklin and the Franklin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Franklin, VA
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Franklin itself, and the rest are spread across Chesapeake (7), Norfolk (7), and Portsmouth (5). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Franklin. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 16.2, 19.6 |
Closest matches for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (40.0 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Franklin
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Franklin. Freezer repair in Franklin.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin, VA
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Franklin do these technicians cover?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Franklin
Ice Maker Repair Near Franklin
Before you call a Franklin 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.