When an ice maker in Catonsville stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Catonsville and the Baltimore County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Catonsville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Catonsville. 1 of them are based in Catonsville itself, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (16), Columbia (6), and Randallstown (3). K&GAppliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Catonsville. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Catonsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.8, 3.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Catonsville: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (4.0 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (9.3 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tech24 (4.2 miles away, based in Windsor Mill, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews); NT Appliances Repair Service (8.2 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Catonsville
Most ice maker calls in Catonsville 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.
Questions to Ask a Catonsville Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Catonsville, MD
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Find Your Brand in Catonsville
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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 Catonsville technician a trip for parts.