When an ice maker in Tukwila 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. The Tukwila list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Tukwila
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tukwila. 3 of them are based in Tukwila itself, and other nearby bases include Renton (12), Seattle (9), and Kent (9). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.9 |
Closest matches for Tukwila: Expert Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Pro Repairs (9.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (9.3 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (7.9 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Tukwila
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Tukwila. Freezer repair in Tukwila.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Tukwila, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tukwila, WA
Most ice maker calls in Tukwila 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 Tukwila Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tukwila, WA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tukwila
Ice Maker Repair Near Tukwila
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Tukwila technician a trip for parts.