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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Issaquah, WA
40 repair companies serve Issaquah from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Issaquah, and other nearby bases include Bellevue (21), Renton (5), and Sammamish (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Viking Red Service, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Issaquah. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.1 |
The leading options for Issaquah are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews); Appliance Fixers (7.6 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Issaquah
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Issaquah. Ice maker repair in Issaquah.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Issaquah
Most ice machine calls in Issaquah 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 Issaquah Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Issaquah, WA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Issaquah, WA
Ice Machine Repair Near Issaquah
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 Issaquah faster.