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. The Glenarden 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 Glenarden
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glenarden. Other nearby bases include Washington (8), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). The closest is Miracle Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.0, 2.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
First up for Glenarden: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.0 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).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Glenarden is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Glenarden.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Glenarden, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Glenarden
Most ice machine calls in Glenarden 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 Glenarden
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glenarden, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Glenarden do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Glenarden, MD
Ice Machine Repair Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden technician a trip for parts.