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 Stuarts Draft list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Stuarts Draft
13 repair companies serve Stuarts Draft from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fishersville (3), Staunton (3), and Bridgewater (2). Nearest on the list: Valley Restaurant Repair, around 4.7 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.1, 6.2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
The leading options for Stuarts Draft are Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (6.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Services (6.1 miles away, based in Fishersville).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Stuarts Draft Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Stuarts Draft
Most ice maker calls in Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Stuarts Draft, VA
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Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Stuarts Draft
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Before you call a Stuarts Draft 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.