When an ice maker in Montrose stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Montrose, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Montrose
Within 30 miles of Montrose there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (5), and Glen Allen (2). 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Hobart Service, around 2.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.5, 3.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
First up for Montrose: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (10.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (14.6 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (6.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Montrose
Most ice maker calls in Montrose 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Montrose
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Montrose, VA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Montrose
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Montrose technician a trip for parts.