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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lacey and the Thurston County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lacey, WA
Within 30 miles of Lacey there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Lacey itself, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Puyallup (4), and Federal Way (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lacey. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 4.2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
The leading options for Lacey are RPS Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (25.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Lacey
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lacey
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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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lacey, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lacey, WA
Most ice maker calls in Lacey 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 Lacey
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lacey, WA
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Before you call a Lacey 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.