Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Covington, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Covington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Covington. 2 of them are based in Covington itself, and other nearby bases include Kent (13), Auburn (12), and Renton (9). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Covington. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 3.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
At the top of the Covington list: Up-liance Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Expert Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (6.0 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 Covington. Freezer repair in Covington.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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 Covington, WA
Most ice maker calls in Covington 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 Covington
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Covington, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Covington
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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 Covington technician a trip for parts.