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. The Milton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Milton
Within 30 miles of Milton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Auburn (12), Tacoma (10), and Federal Way (6). APPLIANCE REPAIR at your home is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Milton. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Milton: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Appliances LLC (8.5 miles away, based in Kent, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InstaFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Milton
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Milton. Ice maker repair in Milton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Milton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Milton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Milton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Milton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Milton, WA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Milton?
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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 Milton faster.