Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Cambridge, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Cambridge
Within 30 miles of Cambridge there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Salisbury (5), Easton (2), and Preston (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Maryland Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 14.4 miles from Cambridge. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 11 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.4, 14.6, 15.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
First up for Cambridge: Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Easton, 4.3 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (29.5 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cambridge, MD
Most ice maker calls in Cambridge 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cambridge
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MD
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Cambridge 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.