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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Richlands
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Richlands. 1 list an address in Richlands, and the rest are spread across Princeton (3), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Appliance Plus Inc of SW Va is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Richlands. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richlands is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 21.8, 28.2 |
The leading options for Richlands are Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillbilly Appliance and Refrigeration Services (44.5 miles away, based in Davin, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews); Scott's Refrigeration Heating (21.8 miles away, based in Glade Spring, 2.7 stars from 3 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Richlands
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Richlands
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Richlands
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Richlands
Most ice maker calls in Richlands 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 Richlands
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richlands, VA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Richlands
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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 Richlands faster and cheaper.