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. The Ephrata list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Ephrata
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ephrata. Other nearby bases include East Wenatchee (2), Moses Lake (1), and Wenatchee (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Ephrata. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Ephrata is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 34.6, 36.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Ephrata: Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (38.3 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Turin Appliances (56.0 miles away, based in Brewster, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge 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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ephrata
Most ice maker calls in Ephrata 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 Ephrata
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ephrata, WA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Ephrata
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Ephrata technician a trip for parts.