An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Washington list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Washington, DC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Washington. 25 list an address in Washington, and the rest are spread across Arlington (11), Takoma Park (2), and Brentwood (1). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Dacor Appliance Repair Team, around 0.5 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Washington list: GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Washington. Freezer repair in Washington.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Washington, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Washington
Most ice maker calls in Washington come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
The District's Board of Industrial Trades licenses plumbers and gasfitters, electricians and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, but does not list appliance repair as a separate licensed trade. Source: Board of Industrial Trades (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
In District of Columbia, you can check a license with the DC DLCP Occupational and Professional License (OPLA) search portal or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Office of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Washington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Washington, DC
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Washington?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Washington
Ice Maker Repair Near Washington
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Washington faster and cheaper.