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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Bethesda, MD
Within 30 miles of Bethesda there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 of them are based in Bethesda itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (6), Rockville (5), and Silver Spring (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: ABV Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
The leading options for Bethesda are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- 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
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bethesda
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Bethesda. Ice maker repair in Bethesda.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bethesda, MD
Most ice machine calls in Bethesda 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 Bethesda
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bethesda, MD
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Which areas near Bethesda do these technicians cover?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Bethesda 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.