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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sultan and the Snohomish County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Sultan, WA
40 repair companies serve Sultan from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Everett (11), Redmond (10), and Bothell (6). Distances run up to about 20 miles. SEATTLE HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys is the nearest, roughly 7.6 miles from Sultan. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 11.2, 13.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
The leading options for Sultan are HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (21.3 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartfix Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Everett (16.6 miles away, based in Everett, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (20.8 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Sultan Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sultan, WA
Most ice maker calls in Sultan 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.
Before You Book in Sultan
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sultan, WA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Sultan
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Before you call a Sultan 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.