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 Gig Harbor, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gig Harbor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gig Harbor. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Bremerton (6). Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Renvoriq Appliance Repair Tacoma is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from Gig Harbor.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
The leading options for Gig Harbor are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (10.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InstaFix Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (11.9 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gig Harbor. Ice maker repair in Gig Harbor.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Gig Harbor, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Gig Harbor Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gig Harbor, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Gig Harbor 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.