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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Auburn, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 12 list an address in Auburn, and other nearby bases include Kent (13), Federal Way (6), and Covington (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Auburn Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. 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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
At the top of the Auburn list: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Appliances LLC (4.1 miles away, based in Kent, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repairman LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Kent, 5.0 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Auburn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Auburn.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Auburn, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Auburn, WA
Most ice machine calls in Auburn 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 Auburn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Auburn, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Auburn
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Auburn technician a trip for parts.