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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lakewood, WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakewood. 2 list an address in Lakewood, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Lakewood Appliance, around 0.6 miles out.
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 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
At the top of the Lakewood list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InstaFix Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); A&H Appliance and Home services (12.1 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lakewood
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lakewood
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lakewood. Ice maker repair in Lakewood.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Lakewood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lakewood Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lakewood 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.
Questions to Ask a Lakewood Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Lakewood, WA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Lakewood?
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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 Lakewood faster.