Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Damascus list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Damascus
Within 30 miles of Damascus there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Damascus, and the rest are spread across Gaithersburg (14), Rockville (7), and Germantown (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is JB Appliance Service, LLC, about 0.8 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Damascus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 5.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
At the top of the Damascus list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Service, LLC (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews); Trusted Home Experts (13.0 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddie's Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Damascus is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Damascus.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Damascus, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Damascus
Most ice machine calls in Damascus 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Damascus
- 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: Damascus, MD
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Damascus
Ice Machine Repair Near Damascus
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 Damascus technician a trip for parts.