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. 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 Scaggsville, MD
40 repair companies serve Scaggsville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (7), Columbia (6), and Laurel (6). The closest is Dexterous Appliance Repair, about 2.5 miles away. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scaggsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.7, 3.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for Scaggsville are Dexterous Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (9.9 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Technology Experts LLC. (3.4 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Scaggsville
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Scaggsville 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 Scaggsville.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Scaggsville
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Around Scaggsville
Most ice maker calls in Scaggsville 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 Scaggsville Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Scaggsville, MD
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Scaggsville
Ice Maker Repair Near Scaggsville
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Scaggsville faster and cheaper.