When an ice machine in Ephrata slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Ephrata, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Ephrata
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ephrata. Other nearby bases include East Wenatchee (2), Moses Lake (1), and Wenatchee (1). Distances run up to about 56 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 17.4 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ephrata is inside its regular service area.
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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 34.6, 36.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
First up for Ephrata: Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (38.3 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Turin Appliances (56.0 miles away, based in Brewster, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ephrata
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Ephrata is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ephrata.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Ephrata Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ephrata 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 Ephrata Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ephrata, WA
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Before you call a Ephrata 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.