When an ice maker in Port Orchard stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Port Orchard and the Kitsap County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Port Orchard, WA
40 repair companies serve Port Orchard from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Seattle (16), Bremerton (9), and Bainbridge Island (7). Distances run up to about 17 miles. The closest is Birch Solidcrest Alliance, about 2.8 miles away. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.6, 3.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Port Orchard are Appliance Pro Repairs (16.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Fixers (16.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard. Freezer repair in Port Orchard.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Port Orchard
Most ice maker calls in Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Port Orchard, WA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Port Orchard
Ice Maker Repair Near Port Orchard
Before you call a Port Orchard 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.