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. Below are the companies within reach of Ferndale, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ferndale, MD
40 repair companies serve Ferndale from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Columbia (5), and Glen Burnie (3). 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Gracie Appliance Services, around 1.7 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.5, 3.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Ferndale: Landers Appliance (12.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (11.5 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (4.5 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Ferndale
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ferndale
Most ice maker calls in Ferndale 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.
Before You Book in Ferndale
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ferndale, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ferndale
Ice Maker Repair Near Ferndale
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Ferndale faster and cheaper.