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 Hillandale list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hillandale, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hillandale. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (12), Washington (4), and Beltsville (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Silver Spring Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Hillandale.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 2.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
First up for Hillandale: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (4.9 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hillandale
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hillandale. Ice maker repair in Hillandale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hillandale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Hillandale
Most ice machine calls in Hillandale 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 Hillandale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hillandale, MD
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Hillandale faster.