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. Below are the companies within reach of Hobart, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hobart, WA
Within 30 miles of Hobart there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Renton (12), Kent (12), and Issaquah (6). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Alpha Kent Appliance Repair, about 6.5 miles away. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hobart. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 6.8, 7.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
Closest matches for Hobart: Up-liance Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eastside Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hobart
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Hobart Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Hobart.
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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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Hobart
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hobart
Most ice maker calls in Hobart 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hobart
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hobart, WA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Hobart
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Before you call a Hobart 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.