When an ice machine in Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Mill Creek East, WA
Within 30 miles of Mill Creek East there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Everett (9), Bothell (8), and Lynnwood (7). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. The closest is Appliance Fixers, about 0.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mill Creek East. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.8, 2.8 |
Closest matches for Mill Creek East: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (0.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Mill Creek East
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Mill Creek East. Ice maker repair in Mill Creek East.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Mill Creek East
Most ice machine calls in Mill Creek East 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.
Before You Book in Mill Creek East
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mill Creek East, WA
How much does ice machine repair cost in Mill Creek East?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Mill Creek East
Before you call a Mill Creek East 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.