A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. 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 Repair Companies Near Kettering
Within 30 miles of Kettering there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (7), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kettering. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.9, 4.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Kettering list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Kettering
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 Kettering is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kettering.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Kettering
Most ice machine calls in Kettering 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 Kettering
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kettering, MD
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Kettering 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.