--- title: "Lakewood, WA Refrigerator Repair for Owners & Renters" description: "Refrigerator, freezer and ice maker repair in Lakewood next to JBLM: rentals, homes changing hands on military orders, and older lakefront houses." url: https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/lakewood/ updated: 2026-10-22 publisher: "FridgeRepair.pro (Appliance Repair Pros)" phone: "(206) 350-0055" --- Pierce County, Washington # Refrigerator Repair in Lakewood Landlords, tenants and property managers can all book refrigerator, freezer, ice maker and wine cooler repair with us in Lakewood, including for households moving on military orders and older houses around the lakes. - $149 diagnostic, credited to the repair - Licensed, trained & insured - Parts & labor warranty - OEM parts - Mon–Sun, 8 AM – 8 PM Lakewood sits next to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and much of the refrigerator repair we do here is shaped by that: a large rental market, households arriving and leaving on military orders, and owners managing property from a distance. The city also has older, established neighborhoods around its lakes. We work on refrigerators, freezers, ice makers and wine coolers, and arranging a repair here often involves more than one person. ## Moving in or out on orders Refrigerators take a beating during a move. Whether the unit belongs to the house or travels with you, the same problems tend to show up afterward. ### After the movers leave If your own refrigerator was just delivered: 1. Let it stand upright for several hours before plugging it in, longer if it rode on its side. 2. Check that the water line wasn’t kinked or crushed when it was pushed back against the wall. 3. Level it so the doors close by themselves. A door that drifts open lets in moist air and leads to frost and warm spots. If it still won’t cool after a full day, that’s when to call. Note anything unusual from the move, such as a dent on the back or a disconnected line. ### Before you leave Outgoing households often find a problem during the final walk-through: water under the crisper drawers, a cracked ice bin, or a freezer that frosted over. Call as early as you can. We can’t guarantee a slot before your move-out date, but more lead time gives us more options. If the house will sit empty after you leave, ask the owner whether the ice maker supply should be shut off and the doors propped open. ## Rentals: who books, who approves A single refrigerator in a Lakewood rental can involve a tenant, an owner who may be stationed elsewhere, and a property management company. To keep things moving, tell us at booking who owns the appliance, who will let us in, and who approves the written quote. Our [refrigerator repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/refrigerator-repair/) page explains what the diagnosis covers. ## Around the lakes Lakewood’s lake neighborhoods have some of the area’s older and larger homes, many remodeled several times over. Kitchens there may have older built-ins, a wine cooler in a bar, or a beverage center added during a remodel. Ask us about [wine cooler repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/wine-cooler-repair/) if yours has stopped holding temperature. ## South Sound neighbors We also serve [University Place](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/university-place/), [Tacoma](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/tacoma/) and [Olympia](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/olympia/). ## Lakewood neighborhoods and ZIP codes we cover - Clover Park - Dower - Harrison - Lake City - Lakeview - Lakewood Towne Center - Oakbrook - Southgate - Tillicum - Woodbrook **ZIP codes:** 98498, 98499 ## What we repair in Lakewood - [Refrigerator repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/refrigerator-repair/): French door, side-by-side, top and bottom freezer, counter-depth. - [Built-In Refrigerator repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/built-in-refrigerator-repair/): Full-size built-ins, columns, undercounter and panel-ready units. - [Freezer repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/freezer-repair/): Upright, chest and column freezers, including garage units. - [Ice Maker repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/ice-maker-repair/): Refrigerator ice makers and standalone undercounter machines. - [Wine Cooler repair](https://fridgerepair.pro/wine-cooler-repair/): Single and dual-zone wine storage, built-in or freestanding. ## How a repair visit works 1. **Call or send a request:** We reply within one business hour. We ask what the appliance is doing, the brand and, if handy, the model number from the label inside the door. 2. **Diagnosis in your home:** A technician tests the system and finds the actual fault. The visit is $149. 3. **Written quote first:** You get the price before any work starts. Go ahead and the $149 is credited toward the repair. 4. **Repair with OEM parts:** Common parts are often on the truck. If one has to be ordered, we book the return visit when it arrives. Parts and labor are covered by our warranty. ## Repair service in Lakewood: FAQ ### We just moved in on PCS orders and the refrigerator isn't cooling. Should we call right away? Wait a few hours first if the unit was just moved or plugged in. A refrigerator needs time to pull down to temperature, and one that traveled on its side should stand upright for several hours before it's switched on. If it's still warm the next day, or you hear the compressor clicking on and off without running, call us. Note whether the unit came with the house or with your household goods. ### I'm a landlord with a rental near JBLM. Can you work with my tenant directly? We can. Give us your tenant's contact information and your own, and tell us how you want approvals handled. The tenant can let us in and describe the problem, and the written quote comes to you for approval before any repair starts. That arrangement works well for owners who are stationed elsewhere or managing the property from out of state. ### Do you repair built-in refrigerators and wine coolers in the older lake homes? We do. Larger homes around American Lake, Gravelly Lake and Steilacoom Lake often have older built-in refrigerators, wine storage or bar refrigerators that were installed decades ago. Some of those are still very repairable. For units where parts are no longer made, we'll tell you that during the diagnosis rather than after. ## Other cities we serve - [Auburn](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/auburn/) - [Bellevue](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/bellevue/) - [Bothell](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/bothell/) - [Clyde Hill](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/clyde-hill/) - [Edgewood](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/edgewood/) - [Federal Way](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/federal-way/) - [Fife](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/fife/) - [Fox Island](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/fox-island/) - [Gig Harbor](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/gig-harbor/) - [Hunts Point](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/hunts-point/) - [Issaquah](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/issaquah/) - [Kirkland](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/kirkland/) - [Medina](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/medina/) - [Mercer Island](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/mercer-island/) - [Mill Creek East](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/mill-creek-east/) - [Olympia](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/olympia/) - [Redmond](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/redmond/) - [Sammamish](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/sammamish/) - [Seattle](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/seattle/) - [Tacoma](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/tacoma/) - [University Place](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/university-place/) - [Woodway](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/woodway/) - [Yarrow Point](https://fridgerepair.pro/service-area/yarrow-point/) ## What it costs to start The in-home diagnostic is **$149**. If you go ahead with the repair, that amount is credited toward it. You get a written quote before any work begins, and every completed repair carries a parts and labor warranty. [How our pricing works](https://fridgerepair.pro/pricing/) ## Independent, all brands FridgeRepair.pro is operated by Appliance Repair Pros, a licensed and insured repair company. We aren't tied to any manufacturer, so we repair every major brand and install OEM parts. Still under the manufacturer's warranty? Call the manufacturer first. --- FridgeRepair.pro · (206) 350-0055 · service@fridgerepair.pro · Mon–Sun, 8 AM – 8 PM Service provided by Appliance Repair Pros, an independent repair company. Not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any appliance brand.