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 Suffolk and the Suffolk County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Suffolk
Within 30 miles of Suffolk there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Suffolk, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Appliance Doctor, about 9.0 miles away. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Suffolk. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.0, 11.6, 14.6 |
The leading options for Suffolk are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (11.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (27.2 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Suffolk
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Suffolk.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Suffolk
Before you give up on the ice maker in Suffolk, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Suffolk
Most ice maker calls in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Suffolk, VA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Before you call a Suffolk 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.