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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Damascus and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Damascus
Within 30 miles of Damascus there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Damascus itself, and other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (14), Rockville (7), and Germantown (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. JB Appliance Service, LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Damascus. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 5.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Damascus are Fuse Service Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (13.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Damascus
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 Damascus.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Damascus
Most ice maker calls in Damascus 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 Damascus
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Damascus, MD
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Damascus?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Damascus
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Before you call a Damascus 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.