An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Arlington, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Arlington
Within 30 miles of Arlington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Arlington, and the rest are spread across Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Lake Stevens (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington, around 1.5 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.1, 3.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Arlington: Smartfix Appliance (13.3 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (26.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanics (12.6 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews); Ace Appliance Service (20.7 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Arlington
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Arlington.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Arlington
Before you give up on the ice maker in Arlington, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Arlington, WA
Most ice maker calls in Arlington 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.
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.
Before You Book in Arlington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
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Before you call a Arlington 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.