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 South Laurel and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near South Laurel
40 repair companies serve South Laurel from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (7), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Laurel Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from South Laurel.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 2.4 |
The leading options for South Laurel are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (6.7 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (7.1 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Laurel. Ice maker repair in South Laurel.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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 South Laurel, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around South Laurel
Most ice machine calls in South 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 South Laurel
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Laurel, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 South Laurel technician a trip for parts.