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. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Forest Park, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lake Forest Park, WA
Within 30 miles of Lake Forest Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Lake Forest Park, and the rest are spread across Bothell (7), Kirkland (7), and Seattle (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is SPS PRO Furnace & Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Forest Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Lake Forest Park: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.3 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (6.3 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Water Lines and Leaks
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 Lake Forest Park
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Around Lake Forest Park
Most ice maker calls in Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Forest Park, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lake Forest Park
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Before you call a Lake Forest Park 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.