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 Glen Allen and the Henrico County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Glen Allen
40 repair companies serve Glen Allen from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Glen Allen itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glen Allen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 2.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for Glen Allen are Mr. Appliance of Richmond (2.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (4.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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 Glen Allen, VA
Most ice maker calls in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glen Allen, 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 Glen Allen faster and cheaper.