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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Shoreline, WA
Within 30 miles of Shoreline there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Shoreline itself, and the rest are spread across Seattle (10), Bothell (6), and Edmonds (5). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Shoreline. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shoreline. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 1.4 |
At the top of the Shoreline list: 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (5.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (6.7 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Shoreline. Freezer repair in Shoreline.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Shoreline
Before you give up on the ice maker in Shoreline, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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 and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Shoreline Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Shoreline 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 Shoreline Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Shoreline, WA
Which areas near Shoreline do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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Before you call a Shoreline 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.