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. Below are the companies within reach of Vinton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Vinton, VA
16 repair companies serve Vinton from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Vinton, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Goodview (1), and Salem (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sub-Zero Refrigeration, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 13 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.7, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
Closest matches for Vinton: Peerless Appliance Services (5.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (1.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Salem, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Vinton.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Vinton, VA
Most ice maker calls in Vinton 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 Vinton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Vinton, VA
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Before you call a Vinton 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.