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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Chesapeake Ranch Estates
40 repair companies serve Chesapeake Ranch Estates from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Waldorf (4), Fort Washington (4), and Edgewater (3). Of those, 18 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 16.9 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chesapeake Ranch Estates is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chesapeake Ranch Estates. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.9, 19.5, 26.0 |
Closest matches for Chesapeake Ranch Estates: Appliance Guys (19.5 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (43.1 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Easton, 4.3 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Freezer repair in Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Before you give up on the ice maker in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
What Chesapeake Ranch Estates Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Ice Maker Repair Near Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Before you call a Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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.