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 East Wenatchee and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving East Wenatchee, WA
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of East Wenatchee. 2 of them are based in East Wenatchee itself, and the rest are spread across Yakima (5), Wenatchee (1), and Ellensburg (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether East Wenatchee is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.2, 2.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
At the top of the East Wenatchee list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.1 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (2.8 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (59.6 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in East Wenatchee
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in East Wenatchee
Before you give up on the ice maker in East Wenatchee, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What East Wenatchee Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee faster and cheaper.