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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Tumwater and the Thurston County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Tumwater, WA
Within 30 miles of Tumwater there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tacoma (10), Lacey (3), and Spanaway (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: 1st Choice Appliances, around 4.5 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 4.7, 5.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
Closest matches for Tumwater: Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); 1st Choice Appliances (4.5 miles away, based in Olympia, 3.7 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Tumwater
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 Tumwater is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Tumwater.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Tumwater, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Tumwater
Most ice machine calls in Tumwater 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Tumwater
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tumwater, WA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you cover Tumwater and nearby towns?
Related Repair Pages for Tumwater
Ice Machine Repair Near Tumwater
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 Tumwater technician a trip for parts.