Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The McLean list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in McLean, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of McLean. 4 of them are based in McLean itself, and other nearby bases include Falls Church (10), Bethesda (10), and Vienna (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Ace McLean Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 30 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
Closest matches for McLean: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (6.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in McLean
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 McLean. Freezer repair in McLean.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for McLean
Most ice maker calls in McLean 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 McLean
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: McLean, VA
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Before you call a McLean 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.