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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hobart and the King County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hobart
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hobart. The rest are spread across Renton (12), Kent (12), and Issaquah (6). Nearest on the list: Alpha Kent Appliance Repair, around 6.5 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hobart. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 6.8, 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
At the top of the Hobart list: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Appliances LLC (11.5 miles away, based in Kent, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hobart
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Hobart is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hobart.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hobart
Most ice machine calls in Hobart 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hobart
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hobart, WA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Hobart do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Hobart 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.