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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Laurel, MD
Within 30 miles of Laurel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Laurel, and other nearby bases include Silver Spring (8), Columbia (6), and Beltsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is Power Tech Appliance Service, about 0.2 miles away. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
At the top of the Laurel list: Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (12.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Power Tech Appliance Service (0.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Technology Experts LLC. (5.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Laurel
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Laurel
Most ice maker calls in Laurel 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 Laurel
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Laurel, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Laurel
Ice Maker Repair Near Laurel
Before you call a Laurel 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.