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. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Stevens, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lake Stevens, WA
40 repair companies serve Lake Stevens from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Lake Stevens, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Marysville (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repairs, around 1.7 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
Closest matches for Lake Stevens: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (11.2 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Appliance Mechanics (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews); Appliance Repair Guys, LLC (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake Stevens
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Lake Stevens is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Stevens.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Lake Stevens
Most ice machine calls in Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Stevens, WA
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Lake Stevens
Before you call a Lake Stevens 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.