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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving East Port Orchard and the Kitsap County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near East Port Orchard
Within 30 miles of East Port Orchard there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Seattle (16), Bremerton (9), and Bainbridge Island (7). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Birch Solidcrest Alliance, around 3.2 miles out.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for East Port Orchard: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (13.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (14.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (13.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 East Port Orchard is the better fit. Ice maker repair in East Port Orchard.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in East Port Orchard, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Port Orchard, WA
Most ice machine calls in East Port Orchard 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 East Port Orchard
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: East Port Orchard, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in East Port Orchard
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Before you call a East Port Orchard 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.