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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Arbutus, MD
40 repair companies serve Arbutus from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Baltimore (17), Columbia (6), and Glen Burnie (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Bowman Appliances, about 1.0 miles away. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 3.5, 3.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
Closest matches for Arbutus: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (7.0 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (9.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tech24 (6.4 miles away, based in Windsor Mill, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
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 Arbutus. Freezer repair in Arbutus.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Maker Repair Costs in Arbutus
Before you give up on the ice maker in Arbutus, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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.
Around Arbutus
Most ice maker calls in Arbutus 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.
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 Arbutus
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Arbutus technician a trip for parts.