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. Below are the companies within reach of Takoma Park, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Takoma Park, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Takoma Park. 3 list an address in Takoma Park, and other nearby bases include Washington (14), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Takoma Park Local Appliance Repair Service, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Takoma Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
Closest matches for Takoma Park: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Washington, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Takoma Park. Ice maker repair in Takoma Park.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Takoma Park, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Takoma Park Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Takoma 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Takoma Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Takoma Park, MD
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Takoma Park technician a trip for parts.