Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Seattle list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Seattle
40 repair companies serve Seattle from within 30 miles. 33 of them are based in Seattle itself, and other nearby bases include Bellevue (5) and Mercer Island (2). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Five Star Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Seattle. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 |
Closest matches for Seattle: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 150 reviews); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (4.7 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Seattle. Ice maker repair in Seattle.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Seattle, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Seattle, WA
Most ice machine calls in Seattle 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 Seattle Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Seattle, WA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Seattle do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Seattle
Ice Machine Repair Near Seattle
Before you call a Seattle 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.