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 Lake Arbor list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Lake Arbor, MD
Within 30 miles of Lake Arbor there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (8), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lake Arbor. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 38 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.4, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
The leading options for Lake Arbor are Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (0.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (5.9 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Arbor
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lake Arbor Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lake Arbor 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Lake Arbor
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Arbor, MD
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lake Arbor
Ice Maker Repair Near Lake Arbor
Before you call a Lake Arbor 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.