Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Glenarden and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Glenarden
40 repair companies serve Glenarden from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Washington (8), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Miracle Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Glenarden. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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) | 1.2, 2.0, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
Closest matches for Glenarden: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Glenarden
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
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 Glenarden.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Glenarden, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Glenarden
Most ice maker calls in Glenarden 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 Glenarden Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glenarden, MD
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Glenarden
Before you call a Glenarden technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.