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 District Heights list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in District Heights, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of District Heights. 1 of them are based in District Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (17), Forestville (2), and Hillcrest Heights (2). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. R & P Appliances Care. is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from District Heights. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from District Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for District Heights: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.1 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for District Heights. Ice maker repair in District Heights.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in District Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What District Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in District Heights 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 District Heights
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: District Heights, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you cover District Heights and nearby towns?
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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 District Heights technician a trip for parts.