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 Fruitland and the Wicomico County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fruitland, MD
15 repair companies serve Fruitland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Salisbury (7), Delmar (1), and Berlin (1). 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Pruitt Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Fruitland. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.0, 4.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
First up for Fruitland: Shore Appliance Connection (4.2 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.8 stars from 503 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR (6.7 miles away, based in Salisbury, 3.5 stars from 11 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Fruitland
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Fruitland.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fruitland
Most ice maker calls in Fruitland 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 Fruitland
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fruitland, MD
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Fruitland faster and cheaper.