Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Washington list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Washington
28 repair companies serve Washington from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Washington itself, and other nearby bases include Bloomington (8), Evansville (7), and Jasper (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Yoder's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Washington. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Washington is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 5.3, 19.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Washington list: Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Linton, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (50.7 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.3 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Custom Service (49.3 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Washington
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Washington. Freezer repair in Washington.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Maker Repair Costs in Washington
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Washington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Washington come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Washington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Washington, IN
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Washington
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Before you call a Washington technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.