Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clarkston Heights-Vineland. Other nearby bases include Lewiston (7), Clarkston (2), and Des Moines (1). Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Rich's Appliance Service, around 0.5 miles out. Clarkston Heights-Vineland is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
First up for Clarkston Heights-Vineland: CM Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews); Lewiston MW & Appliance; (4.1 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); Sam's Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rich's Appliance Service (0.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Clarkston Heights-Vineland is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Clarkston Heights-Vineland.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Clarkston Heights-Vineland, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Clarkston Heights-Vineland
Most ice machine calls in Clarkston Heights-Vineland 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Clarkston Heights-Vineland
- 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 is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Clarkston Heights-Vineland 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.