When an ice machine in Aspen Hill slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Aspen Hill and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Aspen Hill, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Aspen Hill. Other nearby bases include Rockville (12), Silver Spring (9), and Bethesda (6). The closest is Apache Appliance, about 0.8 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aspen Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
Closest matches for Aspen Hill: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (3.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Aspen Hill
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Aspen Hill
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Aspen Hill. Ice maker repair in Aspen Hill.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Aspen Hill
Most ice machine calls in Aspen Hill come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Aspen Hill
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Aspen Hill, MD
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Aspen Hill
Ice Machine Repair Near Aspen Hill
Before you call a Aspen Hill technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.