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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lakeland South
Within 30 miles of Lakeland South there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Auburn (12), Kent (9), and Federal Way (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is APPLIANCE REPAIR at your home, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.7, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
Closest matches for Lakeland South: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (5.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Complete Repair LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Lakeland South.
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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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lakeland South
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Lakeland South
Most ice maker calls in Lakeland South 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 Lakeland South
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lakeland South, WA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Lakeland South technician a trip for parts.