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. Below are the companies within reach of Chestertown, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Chestertown
Within 30 miles of Chestertown there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Chestertown, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (8), Bel Air (5), and Middletown (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: East Coast Appliance Repair, around 5.3 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chestertown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 8.8, 16.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
First up for Chestertown: Ventura Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews); Landers Appliance (23.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bel Air (23.8 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 467 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Chestertown
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Chestertown. Ice maker repair in Chestertown.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chestertown, MD
Most ice machine calls in Chestertown 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 Chestertown Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chestertown, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Chestertown faster.