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. Below are the companies within reach of Germantown, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Germantown, MD
Within 30 miles of Germantown there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Germantown, and the rest are spread across Gaithersburg (14), Rockville (10), and Boyds (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 1st Germantown Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Germantown. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.9 |
Closest matches for Germantown: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (8.5 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddie's Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Service, LLC (7.1 miles away, based in Damascus, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Germantown is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Germantown.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Germantown, MD
Most ice machine calls in Germantown 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.
Before You Book in Germantown
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Germantown, MD
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Germantown?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Germantown, MD
Ice Machine Repair Near Germantown
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 Germantown faster.