When an ice machine in Arlington slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Arlington, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Arlington, WA
40 repair companies serve Arlington from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Arlington itself, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Lake Stevens (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.1, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Arlington: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (20.7 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); A/C Dr. Naz (3.8 miles away, based in Marysville, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanics (12.6 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Arlington
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Arlington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Arlington.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- 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
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Arlington, WA
Most ice machine calls in Arlington 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.
Before You Book in Arlington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Arlington, WA
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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 Arlington faster.