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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cloverly and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cloverly, MD
Within 30 miles of Cloverly there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Rockville (6), and Laurel (4). The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service Spencerville, about 1.2 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.7, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Cloverly: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (1.7 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cloverly
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cloverly
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cloverly. Ice maker repair in Cloverly.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Cloverly Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cloverly 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 Cloverly
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cloverly, MD
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Cloverly
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 Cloverly faster.