When an ice machine in Chillum slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Chillum
Within 30 miles of Chillum there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Washington (20), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Chillum.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chillum. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Chillum list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (5.1 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Washington, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Chillum is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Chillum.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Chillum, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Chillum
Most ice machine calls in Chillum 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 Chillum
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chillum, MD
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Chillum technician a trip for parts.