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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Silver Firs and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Silver Firs, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Silver Firs. The rest are spread across Everett (12), Bothell (7), and Lynnwood (7). Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Everett, around 1.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Firs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.3, 1.6 |
First up for Silver Firs: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (6.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (3.4 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Silver Firs
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Firs
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Silver Firs. Ice maker repair in Silver Firs.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Silver Firs, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Silver Firs
Most ice machine calls in Silver Firs 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 Silver Firs Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Silver Firs, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Silver Firs
Ice Machine Repair Near Silver Firs
Before you call a Silver Firs 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.