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 Glen Burnie, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Glen Burnie, MD
Within 30 miles of Glen Burnie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Glen Burnie itself, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Crofton (3), and Pasadena (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Gracie Appliance Services, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Glen Burnie are Landers Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (13.9 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (13.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
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 Glen Burnie Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glen Burnie, MD
Why did my ice maker stop working?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Glen Burnie
Ice Maker Repair Near Glen Burnie
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Glen Burnie faster and cheaper.