Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Fife list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fife, WA
40 repair companies serve Fife from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Fife, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Auburn (9), and Federal Way (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Talon Fife Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.8 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fife. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.3, 3.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
The leading options for Fife are HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (9.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fife
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Fife
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fife, WA
Most ice maker calls in Fife 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 Fife Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fife, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fife
Ice Maker Repair Near Fife
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Fife faster and cheaper.