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. The Glassmanor list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Glassmanor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glassmanor. The rest are spread across Washington (11), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (8). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Glassmanor. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.1, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Glassmanor list: Appliance Care (6.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (5.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Glassmanor. Freezer repair in Glassmanor.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Glassmanor
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Glassmanor, MD
Most ice maker calls in Glassmanor 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 Glassmanor Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glassmanor, MD
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Ice Maker Repair Near Glassmanor
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Glassmanor faster and cheaper.