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 Hyattsville and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hyattsville, MD
Within 30 miles of Hyattsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Hyattsville, and the rest are spread across Washington (18), Silver Spring (6), and Takoma Park (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is dc metro commercial appliance repair, about 1.0 miles away. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.7, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
Closest matches for Hyattsville: ABV Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (7.4 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hyattsville
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Hyattsville.
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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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hyattsville
Most ice maker calls in Hyattsville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hyattsville
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hyattsville, MD
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Hyattsville
Ice Maker Repair Near Hyattsville
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Hyattsville faster and cheaper.