When an ice maker in Fircrest stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. 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 Repair Companies Near Fircrest
Within 30 miles of Fircrest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Auburn (7), and Federal Way (6). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: UP Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fircrest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for Fircrest: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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 Fircrest
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Fircrest, WA
Most ice maker calls in Fircrest 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 Fircrest Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fircrest, WA
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Fircrest?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fircrest
Ice Maker Repair Near Fircrest
Before you call a Fircrest 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.