Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Ballenger Creek, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ballenger Creek, MD
Within 30 miles of Ballenger Creek there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Gaithersburg (13), Frederick (8), and Leesburg (5). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Nearest on the list: FDP Appliances Care, around 0.6 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Ballenger Creek list: Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (1.1 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliances Frederick (2.1 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Ballenger Creek is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ballenger Creek.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ballenger Creek
Most ice machine calls in Ballenger Creek 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Ballenger Creek
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ballenger Creek, MD
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Ballenger Creek
Ice Machine Repair Near Ballenger Creek
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Ballenger Creek technician a trip for parts.