When an ice machine in La Plata 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near La Plata
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Plata. The rest are spread across Woodbridge (11), Alexandria (6), and Waldorf (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 6.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 7.3, 7.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
At the top of the La Plata list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (17.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (19.2 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Tolo Appliances LLC (19.1 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in La Plata
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for La Plata. Ice maker repair in La Plata.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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
Before replacing an ice machine in La Plata, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for La Plata
Most ice machine calls in La Plata 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 La Plata 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Plata, MD
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near La Plata
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 La Plata technician a trip for parts.