When an ice machine in Maltby slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Maltby, WA
Within 30 miles of Maltby there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Bothell (8), Kirkland (7), and Redmond (5). Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: FixFlow Appliance, around 2.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Maltby. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 3.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Maltby are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GR Solution Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (6.8 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (5.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Maltby
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Maltby
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 Maltby is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Maltby.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Maltby, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Maltby
Most ice machine calls in Maltby 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 Maltby
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Maltby, WA
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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 Maltby technician a trip for parts.