A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The East Wenatchee list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving East Wenatchee, WA
13 repair companies serve East Wenatchee from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in East Wenatchee, and other nearby bases include Yakima (5), Wenatchee (1), and Ellensburg (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. East Wenatchee is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.2, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 13 |
The leading options for East Wenatchee are Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (2.8 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Guarantee Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews); Turin Appliances (53.7 miles away, based in Brewster, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 East Wenatchee. Ice maker repair in East Wenatchee.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Wenatchee, WA
Most ice machine calls in East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: East Wenatchee, WA
How much does ice machine repair cost in East Wenatchee?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in East Wenatchee
Ice Machine Repair Near East Wenatchee
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a East Wenatchee technician a trip for parts.