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.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Ballenger Creek
40 repair companies serve Ballenger Creek from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (13), Frederick (8), and Leesburg (5). 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: FDP Appliances Care, around 0.6 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ballenger Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Ballenger Creek: Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (1.1 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (25.5 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Ballenger Creek. Freezer repair in Ballenger Creek.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ballenger Creek
Most ice maker calls in Ballenger Creek 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.
Before You Book in Ballenger Creek
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ballenger Creek, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ballenger Creek
Ice Maker Repair Near Ballenger Creek
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 Ballenger Creek technician a trip for parts.