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 White Center list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving White Center, WA
40 repair companies serve White Center from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Seattle (21), Renton (7), and Tukwila (3). Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Acclaimed Appliance Repair Miami is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from White Center.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
First up for White Center: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (1.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in White Center
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in White Center
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 White Center is the better fit. Ice maker repair in White Center.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in White Center, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for White Center, WA
Most ice machine calls in White Center 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 White Center Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: White Center, WA
Which areas near White Center do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 White Center faster.