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. The White Oak 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 White Oak, MD
40 repair companies serve White Oak from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Beltsville (3), and Hyattsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from White Oak. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
The leading options for White Oak are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zapata’s HVAC Systems (3.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.9 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in White Oak
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 White Oak is the better fit. Ice maker repair in White Oak.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for White Oak
Most ice machine calls in White Oak 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 White Oak
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: White Oak, MD
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover White Oak and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Ice Machine Repair Near White Oak
Before you call a White Oak technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.