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 Lakewood and the Pierce County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Lakewood, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lakewood. 2 list an address in Lakewood, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Nearest on the list: Lakewood Appliance, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood. 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) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Lakewood: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Lakewood
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Lakewood. Freezer repair in Lakewood.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lakewood, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Lakewood
Most ice maker calls in Lakewood 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 Lakewood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lakewood, WA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lakewood
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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 Lakewood technician a trip for parts.