When an ice maker in Columbia 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. Below are the companies within reach of Columbia, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Columbia, MD
40 repair companies serve Columbia from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include Laurel (6), Silver Spring (4), and Burtonsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is The Fix in The Mall in Columbia, about 1.0 miles away. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
At the top of the Columbia list: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (5.6 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Tech24 (10.4 miles away, based in Windsor Mill, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews); Appliance Repair Technology Experts LLC. (3.0 miles away, 4.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Columbia
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Columbia
Most ice maker calls in Columbia 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 Columbia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Columbia, MD
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Columbia
Ice Maker Repair Near Columbia
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 Columbia technician a trip for parts.