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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Jessup and the Anne Arundel County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Jessup, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jessup. 2 of them are based in Jessup itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (6), Laurel (6), and Glen Burnie (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Jessup Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.3 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jessup. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
Closest matches for Jessup: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (9.2 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Jessup
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Jessup. Ice maker repair in Jessup.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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 Jessup, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Jessup
Most ice machine calls in Jessup 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Jessup
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jessup, MD
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Jessup 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.