When an ice maker in Hillcrest Heights stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hillcrest Heights and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Hillcrest Heights, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hillcrest Heights. 2 list an address in Hillcrest Heights, and other nearby bases include Washington (20), Arlington (5), and Alexandria (4). 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Hillcrest Heights. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.3, 2.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
First up for Hillcrest Heights: Appliance Care (8.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (6.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hillcrest Heights
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hillcrest Heights
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 Hillcrest Heights, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Hillcrest Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hillcrest Heights, MD
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Find Your Brand in Hillcrest Heights
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Hillcrest Heights technician a trip for parts.