A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Burtonsville and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Burtonsville
40 repair companies serve Burtonsville from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Burtonsville, and the rest are spread across Silver Spring (9), Laurel (6), and Columbia (6). The closest is Superior Burtonsville Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
Closest matches for Burtonsville: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (7.9 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 820 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (2.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Burtonsville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Burtonsville. Ice maker repair in Burtonsville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Burtonsville
Most ice machine calls in Burtonsville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Burtonsville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Burtonsville, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Burtonsville?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Burtonsville, MD
Ice Machine Repair Near Burtonsville
Before you call a Burtonsville 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.