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 Ellicott City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ellicott City, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ellicott City. 1 list an address in Ellicott City, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Columbia (6), and Randallstown (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Mr. Appliance of Howard County is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Ellicott City.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.6, 4.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
First up for Ellicott City: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (4.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 820 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Ellicott City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ellicott City.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Ellicott City
Most ice machine calls in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
- 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: Ellicott City, MD
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Ellicott City faster.