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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Clinton
40 repair companies serve Clinton from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Clinton itself, and the rest are spread across Alexandria (11), Washington (5), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clinton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.1, 3.5 |
The leading options for Clinton are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (9.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
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 Clinton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Clinton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Clinton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Clinton 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 Clinton Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clinton, MD
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Clinton?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Clinton faster.