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 Tanglewilde and the Thurston County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Tanglewilde
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tanglewilde. The rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Puyallup (4), and Federal Way (4). Nearest on the list: TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, around 1.2 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.7, 4.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for Tanglewilde: RPS Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (25.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Tanglewilde
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Tanglewilde Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Tanglewilde
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Tanglewilde
Most ice maker calls in Tanglewilde 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 Tanglewilde
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tanglewilde, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tanglewilde
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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 Tanglewilde faster and cheaper.