When an ice machine in Chesapeake Ranch Estates slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chesapeake Ranch Estates and the Calvert County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Within 60 miles of Chesapeake Ranch Estates there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waldorf (4), Fort Washington (4), and Edgewater (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 16.9 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.9, 19.5, 26.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Chesapeake Ranch Estates are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (41.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR (45.8 miles away, based in Salisbury, 3.5 stars from 11 reviews); Appliance Guys (19.5 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Ice maker repair in Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Most ice machine calls in Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Which areas near Chesapeake Ranch Estates do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Before you call a Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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.