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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gaithersburg and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Gaithersburg
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gaithersburg. 14 of them are based in Gaithersburg itself, and the rest are spread across Rockville (10), Germantown (5), and Olney (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Eddie's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Gaithersburg. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 0.9, 1.0 |
The leading options for Gaithersburg are Fuse Service Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Gaithersburg Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Gaithersburg. Freezer repair in Gaithersburg.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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 Gaithersburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gaithersburg 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.
Questions to Ask a Gaithersburg Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg faster and cheaper.