Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Suitland, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Suitland, MD
Within 30 miles of Suitland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (19), Alexandria (3), and Hillcrest Heights (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Total Appliance Repair Inc. is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Suitland. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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 | 0.7, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Suitland list: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Suitland
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Suitland
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 Suitland. Freezer repair in Suitland.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
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)
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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 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
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Suitland, MD
Most ice maker calls in Suitland 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 Suitland Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Suitland, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Suitland
Ice Maker Repair Near Suitland
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 Suitland technician a trip for parts.