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. Below are the companies within reach of Burien, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Burien, WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Burien. 2 list an address in Burien, and other nearby bases include Seattle (14), Renton (10), and Kent (7). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Sub-Zero Service House is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Burien. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Burien: Expert Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Pro Repairs (8.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (9.0 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (10.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Burien
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Around Burien
Most ice maker calls in Burien 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Burien
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Burien, WA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Burien
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 Burien technician a trip for parts.