Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bainbridge Island. 7 of them are based in Bainbridge Island itself, and the rest are spread across Seattle (18), Bremerton (9), and Silverdale (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Strongfix Appliance Repair Pros, about 1.5 miles away. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Bainbridge Island: 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (7.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bainbridge Island
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Bainbridge Island
Before you give up on the ice maker in Bainbridge Island, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bainbridge Island, WA
Most ice maker calls in Bainbridge Island 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bainbridge Island
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bainbridge Island, WA
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Do you cover Bainbridge Island and nearby towns?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bainbridge Island
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Bainbridge Island technician a trip for parts.