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. Below are the companies within reach of Fairland, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fairland, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairland. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Laurel (6), and Burtonsville (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: MGM APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, around 0.8 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Fairland are Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Power Tech Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, based in Laurel, 4.1 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Fairland
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Fairland
Most ice maker calls in Fairland 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 Fairland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fairland, MD
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Ice Maker Repair Near Fairland
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 Fairland technician a trip for parts.