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 Cottage Lake, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Cottage Lake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cottage Lake. The rest are spread across Redmond (16), Kirkland (11), and Bothell (6). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Rapid Woodinville Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Cottage Lake. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 2.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Cottage Lake: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GR Solution Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixLine Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cottage Lake
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cottage Lake. Ice maker repair in Cottage Lake.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Cottage Lake, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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.
What Cottage Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cottage Lake, WA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Cottage Lake 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.