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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Essex
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Essex. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (20), Parkville (4), and Towson (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Hobart Service is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Essex.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Essex. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.2, 3.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Essex: Landers Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (12.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S.T.A.R Services Unlimited, LLC (11.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Essex
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Essex is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Essex.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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.
Around Essex
Most ice machine calls in Essex 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.
Questions to Ask a Essex Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Essex, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Essex and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Essex
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
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 Essex faster.