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 Montesano list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Montesano
33 repair companies serve Montesano from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (10), Bremerton (8), and Lacey (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE, around 26.3 miles out. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Montesano is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 26.3, 34.7, 35.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
Closest matches for Montesano: SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE (26.3 miles away, based in Shelton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.3 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.1 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TitanTech Appliance (36.9 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.8 stars from 37 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
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Montesano
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Montesano. Ice maker repair in Montesano.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Montesano, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Montesano
Most ice machine calls in Montesano 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.
Questions to Ask a Montesano Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Montesano, WA
Do you cover Montesano and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Montesano faster.