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. The Montesano list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Montesano, WA
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Montesano. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (10), Bremerton (8), and Lacey (3). SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE is the nearest, roughly 26.3 miles from Montesano. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Montesano is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Montesano. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 26.3, 34.7, 35.3 |
First up for Montesano: Sears Appliance Repair (37.1 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.3 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.6 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (54.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Montesano
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Montesano, WA
Most ice maker calls in Montesano 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 Montesano Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Montesano, WA
How much does ice maker repair cost in Montesano?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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Before you call a Montesano 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.