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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Chevy Chase, MD
40 repair companies serve Chevy Chase from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Chevy Chase itself, and the rest are spread across Bethesda (13), Washington (6), and Silver Spring (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Wolf Appliance Great is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Chevy Chase. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chevy Chase. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
Closest matches for Chevy Chase: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Chevy Chase
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Chevy Chase. Ice maker repair in Chevy Chase.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Chevy Chase Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chevy Chase, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Chevy Chase?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Chevy Chase, MD
Ice Machine Repair Near Chevy Chase
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 Chevy Chase faster.