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 District Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of District Heights. 1 list an address in District Heights, and other nearby bases include Washington (17), Forestville (2), and Hillcrest Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is R & P Appliances Care., about 0.6 miles away. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
The leading options for District Heights are Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.1 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (1.8 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in District Heights
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in District Heights, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What District Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in District Heights 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 District Heights
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: District Heights, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, District Heights
Ice Maker Repair Near District Heights
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in District Heights faster and cheaper.