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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Idylwood and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Idylwood, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Idylwood. The rest are spread across Falls Church (16), Fairfax (5), and Arlington (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Magician LLC, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
Closest matches for Idylwood: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angie's Tech (1.1 miles away, based in Falls Church, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Danva Appliance Repair, LLC (5.4 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Idylwood
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Idylwood
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Idylwood.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Idylwood, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Idylwood, VA
Most ice maker calls in Idylwood 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 Idylwood
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Idylwood, VA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Idylwood
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Before you call a Idylwood 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.