An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of North Laurel, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in North Laurel, MD
40 repair companies serve North Laurel from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (8), Laurel (6), and Columbia (6). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Laurel Appliance Repair Tech, around 1.7 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
At the top of the North Laurel list: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (10.3 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Appliance Repair Technology Experts LLC. (2.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Power Tech Appliance Service (2.6 miles away, based in Laurel, 4.1 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in North Laurel
Before you give up on the ice maker in North Laurel, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for North Laurel
Most ice maker calls in North 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near North Laurel
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: North Laurel, MD
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 North Laurel technician a trip for parts.