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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Federal Way, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Federal Way. 6 list an address in Federal Way, and the rest are spread across Auburn (12), Kent (11), and Tacoma (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Appliance Service Solutions LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Federal Way. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Federal Way: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (2.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (5.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Appliances Repair Solutions (6.8 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Federal Way
Before you give up on the ice maker in Federal Way, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 Federal Way Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Federal Way 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 Federal Way Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Federal Way, WA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Federal Way
Ice Maker Repair Near Federal Way
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Federal Way faster and cheaper.