A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gaithersburg and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gaithersburg
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gaithersburg. 14 list an address in Gaithersburg, and the rest are spread across Rockville (10), Germantown (5), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: Eddie's Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
First up for Gaithersburg: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (4.6 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Gaithersburg is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gaithersburg.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Gaithersburg
Most ice machine calls in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gaithersburg, MD
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Gaithersburg?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Gaithersburg
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 Gaithersburg technician a trip for parts.