Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Essex, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Essex
Within 30 miles of Essex there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Baltimore (20), Parkville (4), and Towson (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 15 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Hobart Service, about 2.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.2, 3.3 |
Closest matches for Essex: Landers Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (12.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
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 Essex.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Essex
Before you give up on the ice maker in Essex, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Essex Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Essex 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 Essex
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Essex, MD
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Essex
Ice Maker Repair Near Essex
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Essex faster and cheaper.