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. Below are the companies within reach of Petersburg, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Petersburg, VA
Within 30 miles of Petersburg there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Petersburg itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (23), Colonial Heights (3), and Midlothian (2). 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Petersburg Appliance Repair & Tide Care, about 0.5 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 3.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
At the top of the Petersburg list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (25.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Restaurant Equipment Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.2 stars from 10 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Petersburg Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Petersburg, VA
Most ice maker calls in Petersburg 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 Petersburg
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Petersburg, VA
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Before you call a Petersburg 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.