When an ice machine in Thurmont slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Thurmont list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Thurmont, MD
Within 30 miles of Thurmont there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Thurmont, and other nearby bases include Frederick (8), Hagerstown (4), and Westminster (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. CBS Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Thurmont. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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 refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 9.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
At the top of the Thurmont list: Becker's Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 1,134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (15.7 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Appliance Solutions (29.4 miles away, based in Finksburg, 5.0 stars from 268 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliances Frederick (15.9 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Thurmont. Ice maker repair in Thurmont.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor 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: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Thurmont, MD
Most ice machine calls in Thurmont 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 Thurmont
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Thurmont, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Thurmont faster.