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 University of Virginia and the Albemarle County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving University of Virginia, VA
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of University of Virginia. The rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Gordonsville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Christopher Hayes Appliance Specialists, around 2.1 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 3.9 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) | 2.1, 2.8, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
At the top of the University of Virginia list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (25.5 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Hobart Sales & Services (24.9 miles away, based in Fishersville).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in University of Virginia
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 University of Virginia.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in University of Virginia, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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: $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.
Around University of Virginia
Most ice maker calls in University of Virginia 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.
Before You Book in University of Virginia
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: University of Virginia, VA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do you cover University of Virginia and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, University of Virginia
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Before you call a University of Virginia 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.