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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in West Richland, WA
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of West Richland. Other nearby bases include Yakima (4), Kennewick (3), and Pasco (3). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Nearest on the list: Smart Appliance Repair, around 5.9 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. West Richland is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 7.9, 11.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for West Richland: Fred's Appliance (11.1 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (15.8 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.7 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (14.5 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a West Richland Ice Maker Call
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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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in West Richland, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for West Richland
Most ice maker calls in West Richland 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 West Richland Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: West Richland, WA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in West Richland
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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 West Richland technician a trip for parts.