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. The Richland list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Richland
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Richland. 2 list an address in Richland, and other nearby bases include Kennewick (3), Pasco (3), and Walla Walla (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Smart Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richland is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.5, 6.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
First up for Richland: Fred's Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (10.4 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (49.0 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (9.1 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Richland
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 Richland.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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 Richland, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Richland
Most ice maker calls in Richland 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 Richland Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richland, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Richland?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Richland
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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 Richland faster and cheaper.