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. Below are the companies within reach of Blaine, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Blaine, WA
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Blaine. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (7) and Oak Harbor (1). Distances run up to about 50 miles. The closest is ICE DR., about 17.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 5 businesses. Blaine is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Blaine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.6, 18.3, 18.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
The leading options for Blaine are ICE DR. (17.6 miles away, based in Bellingham); Expert Viking Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.3 stars from 8 reviews); Sub Zero Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.3 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brian's renewed (20.2 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Blaine. Ice maker repair in Blaine.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Blaine, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Blaine Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Blaine 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 Blaine Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Blaine, WA
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Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Blaine
Before you call a Blaine technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.