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 South Boston and the Halifax County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving South Boston, VA
40 repair companies serve South Boston from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Durham (11), Roxboro (4), and Burlington (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. The closest is Buchanan Appliance Service Inc., about 21.7 miles away. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Boston is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 58 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.7, 21.8, 24.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
Closest matches for South Boston: Porterfield's Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (51.2 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (47.7 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in South Boston, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 South Boston Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in South Boston 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 South Boston Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Boston, VA
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Which areas near South Boston do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, South Boston
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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 South Boston technician a trip for parts.