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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Orange and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Orange
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Orange. 1 of them are based in Orange itself, and the rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Culpeper (2), and Gordonsville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Dunaway Appliance Service, around 3.0 miles out. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orange. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 13.4, 16.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
The leading options for Orange are Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Piedmont Appliance Repair, Inc (18.2 miles away, based in Culpeper, 4.6 stars from 26 reviews); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (16.2 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Darren Smith Appliance Services. (13.4 miles away, based in Gordonsville, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Orange
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Orange
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Orange Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Orange 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 Orange
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: Orange, VA
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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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 Orange faster and cheaper.