When an ice maker in Tacoma 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 Tacoma and the Pierce County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Tacoma, WA
40 repair companies serve Tacoma from within 30 miles. 12 of them are based in Tacoma itself, and the rest are spread across Auburn (7), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Tacoma: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Tacoma.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Tacoma, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Tacoma Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tacoma 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 Tacoma Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Do you cover Tacoma and nearby towns?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Tacoma
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Before you call a Tacoma 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.