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. 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 North Kensington, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Kensington. Other nearby bases include Bethesda (12), Silver Spring (9), and Rockville (8). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. A+ Kensington Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from North Kensington. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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 | 0.8, 0.8, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
At the top of the North Kensington list: FUSE Service Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (5.5 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in North Kensington
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 North Kensington.
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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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 North Kensington
Most ice maker calls in North Kensington 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 North Kensington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: North Kensington, MD
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Ice Maker Repair Near North Kensington
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in North Kensington faster and cheaper.