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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving College Park and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in College Park, MD
Within 30 miles of College Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (10), Washington (10), and Hyattsville (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation, around 2.3 miles out. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from College Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
Closest matches for College Park: ABV Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (8.1 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (9.4 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in College Park
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 College Park.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in College Park
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 College Park, MD
Most ice maker calls in College Park 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 College Park
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: College Park, MD
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which areas near College Park do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, College Park
Ice Maker Repair Near College Park
Before you call a College Park 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.