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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Kent
Within 30 miles of Kent there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Kent, and the rest are spread across Auburn (10), Renton (9), and Tukwila (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. The closest is Kent Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
Closest matches for Kent: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Appliances LLC (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repairman LLC (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Kent. Ice maker repair in Kent.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Kent
Most ice machine calls in Kent 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 Kent
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kent, WA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Kent?
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Before you call a Kent 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.