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 North Bend and the King County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Bend, WA
40 repair companies serve North Bend from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in North Bend itself, and other nearby bases include Bellevue (12), Redmond (8), and Issaquah (6). Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. Peacock Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from North Bend.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 11.5, 12.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
First up for North Bend: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews); Up-liance Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 North Bend. Ice maker repair in North Bend.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in North Bend, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What North Bend Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in North Bend 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near North Bend
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Bend, WA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Which areas near North Bend do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in North Bend
Ice Machine Repair Near North Bend
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 North Bend technician a trip for parts.