An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Vashon and the King County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Vashon
40 repair companies serve Vashon from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Kent (9), Seattle (7), and Tacoma (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: Friendly Appliance Repair Care, Inc, around 6.4 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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) | 6.4, 6.9, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
First up for Vashon: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Pro Repairs (14.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (12.3 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Vashon Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Vashon
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Vashon
Most ice maker calls in Vashon 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Vashon
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Vashon, WA
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Find Your Brand in Vashon
Ice Maker Repair Near Vashon
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 Vashon technician a trip for parts.