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. Below are the companies within reach of Leisure World, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Leisure World, MD
Within 30 miles of Leisure World there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Rockville (12), Silver Spring (9), and Bethesda (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Rockville Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.5, 2.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
First up for Leisure World: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Leisure World Ice Maker Call
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 Leisure World.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Leisure World, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Leisure World Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Leisure World 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 Leisure World
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Leisure World, MD
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Leisure World
Ice Maker Repair Near Leisure World
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 Leisure World technician a trip for parts.