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. Below are the companies within reach of Terrace Heights, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Terrace Heights, WA
Within 30 miles of Terrace Heights there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Yakima (6), Union Gap (1), and Wapato (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Terrace Heights.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Terrace Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.3, 3.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
Closest matches for Terrace Heights: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & R Repair Services (11.5 miles away, based in Zillah, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Yakima, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Terrace Heights
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Terrace Heights
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Terrace Heights. Ice maker repair in Terrace Heights.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Terrace Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Terrace Heights
Most ice machine calls in Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Terrace Heights, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Terrace Heights?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Terrace Heights technician a trip for parts.