Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Walker Mill and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Walker Mill, MD
40 repair companies serve Walker Mill from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Washington (18), Forestville (2), and Hillcrest Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. R & P Appliances Care. is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Walker Mill. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Walker Mill are Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (3.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Repair Inc. (2.2 miles away, based in Hillcrest Heights, 4.4 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Walker Mill
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 Walker Mill. Freezer repair in Walker Mill.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Walker Mill Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Walker Mill, MD
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Walker Mill
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Before you call a Walker Mill technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.