When an ice machine in Clarkston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Clarkston and the Asotin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Clarkston, WA
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clarkston. 2 of them are based in Clarkston itself, and the rest are spread across Lewiston (7), Des Moines (1), and Moscow (1). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The closest is Mel's Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Clarkston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Clarkston: CM Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews); Lewiston MW & Appliance; (3.4 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); Sam's Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Clarkston
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Clarkston
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 Clarkston is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Clarkston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Clarkston
Most ice machine calls in Clarkston 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 Clarkston Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clarkston, WA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you cover Clarkston and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Clarkston 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.