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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chehalis and the Lewis County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Chehalis
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Chehalis. 1 of them are based in Chehalis itself, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (10), Longview (4), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chehalis is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.3, 19.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
At the top of the Chehalis list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (41.5 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (51.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.0 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Chehalis
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Chehalis, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Chehalis
Most ice maker calls in Chehalis 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.
Questions to Ask a Chehalis Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chehalis, 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 Chehalis faster and cheaper.