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 California, MD
Within 60 miles of California there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Alexandria (5), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 18.7 miles from California. 16 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 37 businesses. California is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from California. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.7, 21.3, 22.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
Closest matches for California: Appliance Guys (21.3 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Appliance Care (45.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (45.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 California.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in California
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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
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 California
Most ice maker calls in California 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 California
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: California, MD
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in California
Ice Maker Repair Near California
Before you call a California technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.