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 North Bend and the King County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in North Bend, WA
Within 30 miles of North Bend there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in North Bend itself, and the rest are spread across Bellevue (12), Redmond (8), and Issaquah (6). Nearest on the list: Peacock Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.9 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) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 11.5, 12.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
First up for North Bend: Up-liance Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eastside Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Homnice Appliance repair (20.1 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a North Bend Ice Maker Call
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 North Bend. Freezer repair in North Bend.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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.
What North Bend Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in North Bend 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 North Bend
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: North Bend, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, North Bend
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a North Bend 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.