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 Glen Burnie list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Glen Burnie
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glen Burnie. 3 list an address in Glen Burnie, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Crofton (3), and Pasadena (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Gracie Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Glen Burnie. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Glen Burnie are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (13.9 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (10.1 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Glen Burnie
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Glen Burnie. Ice maker repair in Glen Burnie.
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)
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:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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 Glen Burnie
Most ice machine calls in Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glen Burnie, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Glen Burnie do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Glen Burnie technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.