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. 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 Technicians Serving Sandston, VA
Within 30 miles of Sandston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Sandston, and the rest are spread across Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (2). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Hobart Service, around 1.7 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sandston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 6.2, 6.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
First up for Sandston: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (17.4 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (9.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Sandston Ice Maker Call
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Sandston
Before you give up on the ice maker in Sandston, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Sandston, VA
Most ice maker calls in Sandston 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 Sandston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sandston, VA
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Before you call a Sandston 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.