A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Renton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Renton, WA
Within 30 miles of Renton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Renton itself, and the rest are spread across Kent (10), Seattle (6), and Tukwila (3). Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Tim's DCS Repair, around 0.6 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Renton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
Closest matches for Renton: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (7.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Tukwila, 4.3 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Renton
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Renton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Renton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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 Renton, WA
Most ice machine calls in Renton 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 Renton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Renton, WA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Renton
Ice Machine Repair Near Renton
Before you call a Renton technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.