Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mill Creek East and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Mill Creek East, WA
40 repair companies serve Mill Creek East from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Everett (9), Bothell (8), and Lynnwood (7). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Appliance Fixers is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Mill Creek East. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.8, 2.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
At the top of the Mill Creek East list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Everett (3.0 miles away, based in Everett, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (5.1 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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Mill Creek East, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Mill Creek East Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mill Creek East, WA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mill Creek East
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Before you call a Mill Creek East 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.