Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Calverton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Calverton, MD
40 repair companies serve Calverton from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (12), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Asarco Refrigerations and Appliances, around 1.1 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calverton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Calverton are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (2.9 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Calverton. Ice maker repair in Calverton.
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Calverton
Most ice machine calls in Calverton 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.
Questions to Ask a Calverton Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Calverton, MD
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Calverton
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Calverton faster.