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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fircrest, WA
40 repair companies serve Fircrest from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Auburn (7), and Federal Way (6). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. The closest is UP Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Fircrest: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InstaFix Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (8.7 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Fircrest is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fircrest.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Fircrest, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Fircrest, WA
Most ice machine calls in Fircrest 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 Fircrest Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fircrest, WA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Fircrest technician a trip for parts.