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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Monroe and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Monroe, WA
Within 30 miles of Monroe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Monroe, and other nearby bases include Everett (13), Bothell (8), and Woodinville (4). SEATTLE HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Monroe. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Monroe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 6.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
At the top of the Monroe list: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); GR Solution Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (13.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Monroe
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Monroe. Ice maker repair in Monroe.
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)
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Monroe
Most ice machine calls in Monroe 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 Monroe
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Monroe, WA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Monroe do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Monroe
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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 Monroe faster.