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. The Edgewater list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Edgewater
Within 30 miles of Edgewater there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Edgewater, and the rest are spread across Crofton (3), Bowie (3), and Glen Burnie (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Guys, around 0.3 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
Closest matches for Edgewater: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (3.7 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Evolve Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 283 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Edgewater is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Edgewater.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Edgewater, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Edgewater Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Edgewater 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 Edgewater
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Edgewater, MD
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Which areas near Edgewater do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Edgewater technician a trip for parts.