When an ice machine in South Hill slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near South Hill
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Hill. 1 list an address in South Hill, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (11), Federal Way (5), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Route Appliance Repair South Hill Co, around 0.4 miles out.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.3, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for South Hill: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (12.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); InstaFix Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 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
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Hill
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 South Hill is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Hill.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 South Hill
Most ice machine calls in South Hill 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Hill
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Hill, WA
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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 South Hill technician a trip for parts.