When an ice machine in North Fort Lewis slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Fort Lewis and the Pierce County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Fort Lewis, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Fort Lewis. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is CareTek Appliance Repair Tacoma, about 4.7 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 4.8, 4.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
Closest matches for North Fort Lewis: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (15.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); InstaFix Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (16.3 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in North Fort Lewis
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for North Fort Lewis is the better fit. Ice maker repair in North Fort Lewis.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around North Fort Lewis
Most ice machine calls in North Fort Lewis 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 North Fort Lewis
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: North Fort Lewis, WA
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in North Fort Lewis, WA
Ice Machine Repair Near North Fort Lewis
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 Fort Lewis technician a trip for parts.