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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Hillandale
40 repair companies serve Hillandale from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (12), Washington (4), and Beltsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Silver Spring Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 2.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
The leading options for Hillandale are FUSE Service Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hillandale
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hillandale
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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.
What Hillandale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hillandale 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 Hillandale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hillandale, MD
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Before you call a Hillandale 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.