When an ice machine in Stanwood slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Stanwood list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Stanwood
Within 30 miles of Stanwood there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Lake Stevens (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Appliance Repair Guys is the nearest, roughly 10.1 miles from Stanwood.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stanwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.1, 11.8, 12.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for Stanwood: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington (11.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (25.6 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); A/C Dr. Naz (12.5 miles away, based in Marysville, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanics (20.3 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Stanwood. Ice maker repair in Stanwood.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Stanwood
Most ice machine calls in Stanwood 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 Stanwood Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Stanwood, WA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Stanwood
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 Stanwood technician a trip for parts.