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. The Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore, WA
40 repair companies serve Lake Shore from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Vancouver (31), Ridgefield (4), and Portland (3). Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Evans Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Lake Shore.
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 refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Lake Shore: Mr. Appliance of Vancouver (6.9 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.7 stars from 935 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tekniton (1.5 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.8 stars from 54 reviews); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Vancouver, 5.0 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake Shore
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Shore
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 Shore is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Shore.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lake Shore Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lake Shore 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 Shore
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, WA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Lake Shore faster.