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. 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 Technicians Serving Riverdale Park, MD
40 repair companies serve Riverdale Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Washington (11), Silver Spring (8), and Hyattsville (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: dc metro commercial appliance repair, around 0.5 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.1, 2.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
Closest matches for Riverdale Park: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (6.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Miracle Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Riverdale Park
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Riverdale Park is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Riverdale Park.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Riverdale Park
Most ice machine calls in Riverdale Park 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 Riverdale Park
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Riverdale Park, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Riverdale Park technician a trip for parts.