A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Suitland 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 Suitland, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Suitland. The rest are spread across Washington (19), Alexandria (3), and Hillcrest Heights (2). Total Appliance Repair Inc. is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Suitland. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
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) | 0.7, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
First up for Suitland: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Suitland
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Suitland
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Suitland. Ice maker repair in Suitland.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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.
What Suitland Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Suitland 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 Suitland
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Suitland, MD
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop 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 Suitland technician a trip for parts.