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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Laurel, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Laurel. 6 of them are based in Laurel itself, and the rest are spread across Silver Spring (8), Columbia (6), and Beltsville (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Power Tech Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Laurel. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.7 |
Closest matches for Laurel: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (5.2 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (8.3 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 820 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Laurel. Ice maker repair in Laurel.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Laurel, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Laurel Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Laurel 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 Laurel
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Laurel, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Laurel?
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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 Laurel faster.