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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bothell East and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Bothell East
Within 30 miles of Bothell East there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Everett (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is ASAP Appliance Repair Experts, about 1.2 miles away. 12 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bothell East. 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, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
At the top of the Bothell East list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (6.0 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Orca Appliance Services (6.0 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Everett (4.9 miles away, based in Everett, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Bothell East. Freezer repair in Bothell East.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Bothell East
Before you give up on the ice maker in Bothell East, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Bothell East
Most ice maker calls in Bothell East 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 Bothell East
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bothell East, WA
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Bothell East faster and cheaper.