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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake Forest Park and the King County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lake Forest Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Forest Park. 1 of them are based in Lake Forest Park itself, and other nearby bases include Bothell (7), Kirkland (7), and Seattle (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses. SPS PRO Furnace & Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Lake Forest Park.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Forest Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Lake Forest Park are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.3 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Mountlake Terrace, 4.9 stars from 627 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Forest Park
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 Lake Forest Park is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Forest Park.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake Forest Park, WA
Most ice machine calls in Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Forest Park, WA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lake Forest Park
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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 Lake Forest Park technician a trip for parts.