When an ice machine in Tanglewilde slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Tanglewilde and the Thurston County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Tanglewilde, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tanglewilde. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Puyallup (4), and Federal Way (4). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, around 1.2 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.7, 4.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Tanglewilde: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (25.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); InstaFix Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Tanglewilde
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Tanglewilde. Ice maker repair in Tanglewilde.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Tanglewilde
Most ice machine calls in Tanglewilde 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 Tanglewilde
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tanglewilde, WA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Tanglewilde do these technicians cover?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Tanglewilde
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Tanglewilde faster.