When an ice machine in Havre de Grace slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Havre de Grace, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Havre de Grace. The rest are spread across Baltimore (6), Bel Air (5), and Newark (4). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 38 businesses. The closest is Bill Vandervort Refrigeration & Appliance Repair Service, about 7.9 miles away.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.9, 8.9, 11.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
Closest matches for Havre de Grace: EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (28.4 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Martin Appliance (25.2 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abbott Appliance (13.2 miles away, based in Elkton, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Ventura Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Havre de Grace
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 Havre de Grace is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Havre de Grace.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Havre de Grace
Most ice machine calls in Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Havre de Grace, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Havre de Grace
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 Havre de Grace technician a trip for parts.