Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alderwood Manor and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Alderwood Manor, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alderwood Manor. The rest are spread across Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Home Alliance, around 0.9 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alderwood Manor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
The leading options for Alderwood Manor are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (4.5 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (1.4 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Mountlake Terrace, 4.9 stars from 627 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Alderwood Manor
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Alderwood Manor is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alderwood Manor.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Alderwood Manor, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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
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 Alderwood Manor Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alderwood Manor come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Alderwood Manor Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alderwood Manor, WA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Alderwood Manor faster.