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 Cresaptown and the Allegany County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Cresaptown
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cresaptown. Other nearby bases include Johnstown (3), Uniontown (3), and Cumberland (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Cresaptown. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses. Cresaptown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 5.2, 6.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for Cresaptown: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.1 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (6.7 miles away, based in Frostburg, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoyt Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.5 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handy Mike’s Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Needmore, 5.0 stars from 42 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Cresaptown is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cresaptown.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cresaptown, MD
Most ice machine calls in Cresaptown 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.
Before You Book in Cresaptown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cresaptown, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Cresaptown
Ice Machine Repair Near Cresaptown
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 Cresaptown technician a trip for parts.