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. The Spring Ridge list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Spring Ridge, MD
Within 30 miles of Spring Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Gaithersburg (14), Frederick (8), and Germantown (5). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: N. M. Appliance Repair, around 2.6 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.6, 3.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Spring Ridge list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (3.6 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Service, LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Damascus, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Spring Ridge
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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 Spring Ridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Spring Ridge.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Spring Ridge
Most ice machine calls in Spring Ridge 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 Spring Ridge
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Spring Ridge, MD
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Spring Ridge
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 Spring Ridge technician a trip for parts.