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. The Glenn Dale list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Glenn Dale
40 repair companies serve Glenn Dale from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Glenn Dale itself, and the rest are spread across Laurel (6), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is Eagle Appliance service llc, about 1.1 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glenn Dale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.7, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Glenn Dale: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Glenn Dale. Freezer repair in Glenn Dale.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Glenn Dale, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Around Glenn Dale
Most ice maker calls in Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glenn Dale, MD
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 Glenn Dale faster and cheaper.