Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Spokane list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Spokane, WA
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Spokane. 18 list an address in Spokane, and the rest are spread across Spokane Valley (8), Post Falls (2), and Liberty Lake (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane, around 0.7 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Spokane are HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IV Appliance Clinic (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SPOKANE REFRIGERATOR REPAIR (5.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Spokane Valley (8.1 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 5.0 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Spokane
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Spokane. Ice maker repair in Spokane.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Spokane, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Local Notes for Spokane
Most ice machine calls in Spokane 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 Spokane
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Spokane, WA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you cover Spokane and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Spokane technician a trip for parts.