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 Galax and the Galax County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Galax, VA
Within 60 miles of Galax there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Galax itself, and other nearby bases include Winston-Salem (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Burris Refrigeration & Appliances is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Galax. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Galax is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Galax. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 16.7, 20.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 41 |
Closest matches for Galax: Burris Refrigeration & Appliances (2.0 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Residential Appliance Services (16.7 miles away, based in Mt Airy, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (53.0 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (57.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Galax. Freezer repair in Galax.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Galax
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Galax, VA
Most ice maker calls in Galax 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 Galax Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Galax, VA
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Galax faster and cheaper.