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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bladensburg and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Bladensburg
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bladensburg. The rest are spread across Washington (19), Hyattsville (4), and Takoma Park (3). Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: M C Appliances Repair, Inc., around 0.9 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
The leading options for Bladensburg are Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.4 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (5.7 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bladensburg
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Bladensburg.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Bladensburg
Most ice maker calls in Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bladensburg, MD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Which areas near Bladensburg do these technicians cover?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Bladensburg
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Bladensburg faster and cheaper.