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. The Rockwood list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Rockwood, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rockwood. The rest are spread across Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (3), and Midlothian (2). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: MetaTek LLC, around 2.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rockwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 |
At the top of the Rockwood list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (14.7 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Rockwood
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Rockwood Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Rockwood 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.
Questions to Ask a Rockwood Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rockwood, VA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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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 Rockwood technician a trip for parts.