Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Milton and the Pierce County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Milton
Within 30 miles of Milton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Auburn (12), Tacoma (10), and Federal Way (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR at your home, around 2.0 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.1 |
First up for Milton: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (7.5 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Milton
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 Milton.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Milton, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Milton
Most ice maker calls in Milton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Milton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Milton, WA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Milton faster and cheaper.