A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Kelso list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Kelso, WA
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kelso. Other nearby bases include Longview (4), Ridgefield (4), and Battle Ground (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 10 businesses. ABC Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Kelso.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 5.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
First up for Kelso: EasyFix - Appliance Repair Service (22.7 miles away, based in Ridgefield, 4.8 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stan's Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, INC (19.6 miles away, based in St Helens, 4.2 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Pro (29.1 miles away, based in Battle Ground, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Hospital (29.5 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.2 stars from 1,110 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Kelso
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Kelso is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kelso.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Kelso Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Kelso 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 Kelso
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kelso, WA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Kelso technician a trip for parts.