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 Mount Vernon and the Skagit County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Mount Vernon, WA
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mount Vernon. The rest are spread across Bellingham (7), Arlington (2), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Appliance Repair Guys is the nearest, roughly 19.8 miles from Mount Vernon. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 9 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.8, 20.4, 21.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
At the top of the Mount Vernon list: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington (20.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A/C Dr. Naz (22.3 miles away, based in Marysville, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guys (19.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Whidbey Appliance Service (21.8 miles away, based in Oak Harbor, 3.9 stars from 28 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Mount Vernon. Ice maker repair in Mount Vernon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Mount Vernon, WA
Most ice machine calls in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, WA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Mount Vernon
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Mount Vernon technician a trip for parts.