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. Below are the companies within reach of Franklin Farm, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Franklin Farm, VA
Within 30 miles of Franklin Farm there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (9), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). Easy Go Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Franklin Farm. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.1, 2.2 |
At the top of the Franklin Farm list: APPRO Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Franklin Farm
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin Farm
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Franklin Farm
Before you give up on the ice maker in Franklin Farm, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Around Franklin Farm
Most ice maker calls in Franklin Farm 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 Franklin Farm
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin Farm, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Franklin Farm
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Before you call a Franklin Farm 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.