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. Below are the companies within reach of Maryland City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Maryland City, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Maryland City. The rest are spread across Laurel (6), Columbia (6), and Silver Spring (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Nearest on the list: Laurel Appliance Repair Tech, around 2.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Maryland City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.3, 3.2 |
The leading options for Maryland City are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (3.3 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (8.4 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 820 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Maryland City
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Maryland City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Maryland City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Maryland City
Most ice machine calls in Maryland City 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Maryland City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Maryland City, MD
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Ice Machine Repair Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City technician a trip for parts.