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. Below are the companies within reach of Chevy Chase, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Chevy Chase, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chevy Chase. 3 list an address in Chevy Chase, and other nearby bases include Bethesda (13), Washington (6), and Silver Spring (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Wolf Appliance Great is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Chevy Chase. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Chevy Chase: ABV Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
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 Chevy Chase.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Chevy Chase, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chevy Chase, MD
Most ice maker calls in Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chevy Chase, MD
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Chevy Chase
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 Chevy Chase technician a trip for parts.