When an ice machine in Mercer Island slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mercer Island and the King County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Mercer Island
Within 30 miles of Mercer Island there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Mercer Island itself, and other nearby bases include Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island, around 0.5 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mercer Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
First up for Mercer Island: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (5.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Mercer Island is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Mercer Island.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Mercer Island
Most ice machine calls in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mercer Island, WA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Mercer Island do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Mercer Island
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Mercer Island 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.