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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Temple Hills and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Temple Hills, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Temple Hills. 1 list an address in Temple Hills, and the rest are spread across Washington (14), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: Butler's Appliances, around 1.7 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Temple Hills: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (7.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Temple Hills. Ice maker repair in Temple Hills.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Temple Hills, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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 Temple Hills
Most ice machine calls in Temple Hills 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.
Before You Book in Temple Hills
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Temple Hills, MD
Do you cover Temple Hills and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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 Temple Hills technician a trip for parts.