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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Gainesville, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gainesville. 5 list an address in Gainesville, and the rest are spread across Manassas (10), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. High Wire Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Gainesville. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gainesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
The leading options for Gainesville are Home and Appliance Medic LLC (15.7 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 339 reviews); APPRO Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Repair 24/7 (4.6 miles away, based in Manassas, 4.6 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Gainesville
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gainesville
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gainesville, VA
Most ice maker calls in Gainesville 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.
Before You Book in Gainesville
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gainesville, VA
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Gainesville
Ice Maker Repair Near Gainesville
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Gainesville faster and cheaper.