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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kemp Mill, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kemp Mill. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Bethesda (6), and Rockville (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Five Star Silver Spring Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Kemp Mill. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
The leading options for Kemp Mill are FUSE Service Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (7.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kemp Mill
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kemp Mill
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 Kemp Mill.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kemp Mill
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Kemp Mill Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Kemp Mill 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 Kemp Mill
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kemp Mill, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Kemp Mill
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Before you call a Kemp Mill 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.