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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kennewick and the Benton County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Kennewick
16 repair companies serve Kennewick from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Kennewick, and other nearby bases include Pasco (3), Walla Walla (3), and Richland (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Kurios Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Kennewick. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses. Kennewick is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.4, 2.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
Closest matches for Kennewick: VSG Appliances (4.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); UDG Services LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Richland, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews); Fred's Appliance (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Kennewick
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
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 Kennewick is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kennewick.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Kennewick, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Kennewick
Most ice machine calls in Kennewick 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kennewick
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kennewick, WA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Kennewick, WA
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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 Kennewick technician a trip for parts.