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 Ferndale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ferndale, WA
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ferndale. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (7), Arlington (2), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is ICE DR., about 6.3 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ferndale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ferndale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.3, 6.9, 7.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
Closest matches for Ferndale: ICE DR. (6.3 miles away, based in Bellingham); Expert Viking Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.3 stars from 8 reviews); Sub Zero Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.3 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brian's renewed (8.8 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Ferndale. Ice maker repair in Ferndale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Ferndale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Ferndale Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ferndale 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 Ferndale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ferndale, WA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ferndale
Ice Machine Repair Near Ferndale
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Ferndale faster.