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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ellensburg and the Kittitas County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ellensburg, WA
16 repair companies serve Ellensburg from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Ellensburg itself, and other nearby bases include Yakima (6), East Wenatchee (2), and Naches (1). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Ellensburg. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellensburg is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 19.9, 27.4 |
At the top of the Ellensburg list: Sears Appliance Repair (44.5 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (32.4 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Ellensburg Ice Maker Call
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 Ellensburg. Freezer repair in Ellensburg.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Ellensburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ellensburg, WA
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Do you cover Ellensburg and nearby towns?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ellensburg
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Before you call a Ellensburg technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.