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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Forestville and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Forestville
40 repair companies serve Forestville from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Forestville itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (16), Hillcrest Heights (2), and Upper Marlboro (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Executive Cellular, TV and Appliances, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
Closest matches for Forestville: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Forestville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Forestville. Ice maker repair in Forestville.
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)
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forestville, MD
Most ice machine calls in Forestville 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 Forestville
- 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)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forestville, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Forestville, MD
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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 Forestville faster.