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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Waldorf
40 repair companies serve Waldorf from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Waldorf itself, and the rest are spread across Alexandria (12), Fort Washington (4), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 16 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 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) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.9, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Waldorf: Appliance Care (14.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (17.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (16.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (17.3 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Waldorf
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Waldorf Ice Maker Call
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 Waldorf. Freezer repair in Waldorf.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Waldorf, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Waldorf
Most ice maker calls in Waldorf 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 Waldorf Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Waldorf, MD
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Waldorf
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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 Waldorf technician a trip for parts.