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 Cape St. Claire, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cape St. Claire, MD
40 repair companies serve Cape St. Claire from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Baltimore (10), Edgewater (3), and Glen Burnie (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The closest is Custom Care Appliance Services, about 4.4 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.4, 5.8, 6.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
First up for Cape St. Claire: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (20.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (5.8 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Cape St. Claire. Ice maker repair in Cape St. Claire.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Cape St. Claire Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cape St. Claire 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 Cape St. Claire
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cape St. Claire, MD
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Before you call a Cape St. Claire 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.