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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lochearn and the Baltimore County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lochearn, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lochearn. The rest are spread across Baltimore (18), Parkville (4), and Randallstown (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Charm City Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Lochearn. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
At the top of the Lochearn list: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (6.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (4.4 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tech24 (1.8 miles away, based in Windsor Mill, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (8.3 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lochearn
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 Lochearn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lochearn.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Lochearn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lochearn 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 Lochearn
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lochearn, MD
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lochearn
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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 Lochearn faster.