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 Poolesville, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Poolesville, MD
40 repair companies serve Poolesville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (9), Leesburg (6), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Boyds Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Poolesville. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.9, 6.2, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
First up for Poolesville: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (14.4 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Poolesville. Freezer repair in Poolesville.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Poolesville
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Poolesville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Poolesville 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.
Questions to Ask a Poolesville Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Poolesville, MD
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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 Poolesville technician a trip for parts.