Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Summit, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Summit, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Summit. The rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Excellent Appliance Repairs, about 2.2 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summit. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Summit: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (8.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Summit
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Summit
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Summit
Most ice maker calls in Summit 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 Summit
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Summit, WA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Do you cover Summit and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Summit
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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 Summit faster and cheaper.