When an ice machine in Silver Hill 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Silver Hill, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Silver Hill. The rest are spread across Washington (19), Alexandria (4), and Hillcrest Heights (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Silver Hill: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (4.1 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Hill
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Silver Hill. Ice maker repair in Silver Hill.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Silver Hill, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
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.
Local Notes for Silver Hill
Most ice machine calls in Silver Hill 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 Silver Hill Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Silver Hill, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Silver Hill technician a trip for parts.