An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The West Springfield list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near West Springfield
40 repair companies serve West Springfield from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in West Springfield, and the rest are spread across Springfield (12), Alexandria (10), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Springfield Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from West Springfield. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.7 |
The leading options for West Springfield are Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (6.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (5.2 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (5.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for West Springfield. Freezer repair in West Springfield.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 West Springfield, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for West Springfield
Most ice maker calls in West Springfield 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 West Springfield
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: West Springfield, VA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, West Springfield
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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 West Springfield technician a trip for parts.