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Athol, ID
IceMachineCleaninginAthol,ID.
Sub-Zero, Hoshizaki, U-Line, Scotsman, and Manitowoc residential ice makers. We descale, sanitize, and strip the slime so your ice comes out clear, hard, and clean-tasting.
What customers say
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My stove was so bad. IGNITE CLEANERS came in and did an awesome job. I can now see into my oven!! Just like new!!! Thanks so much.
Meet the team
You'llknowwho'satyourdoor.
Ignite is Luke and Stephanie, a husband-and-wife team based in Coeur d'Alene. The same two people who answer the phone are the ones in your home. No subcontractors, no rotating crews. If something isn't right, you talk to the owners.
Sound familiar?
Sixsignsyouricemakerneedsus.
- Ice cubes come out cloudy or smaller than they used to
- Off-taste or odor in the ice or in drinks
- Visible slime, pink film, or black flecks in the ice bin
- Ice production has slowed or stopped
- Water leaking around the dispenser area
- It's been more than 12 months since the last cleaning
How often are you using your ice machine?
Manufacturer-recommended cleaningQuarterly
Our process
Howwecleanaresidentialicemachine.
Power-off, full descale, sanitize, verify. Done right means done thoroughly.
1
Power down & empty
Safely cycle off the unit and remove all existing ice. Drain the reservoir and disconnect water supply.
2
Disassemble
Remove the ice bin, dispenser components, water distribution tubes, and (when accessible) the evaporator plate.
3
Descale
Food-safe nickel-safe descaler dissolves mineral and scale buildup on the evaporator plate and water lines. This is why your ice was cloudy.
4
Sanitize
EPA-registered, food-safe sanitizer kills biofilm, slime, and any pink algae that's taken hold. We rinse with clean water until residue is gone.
5
Filter & reconnect
Replace the water filter if you have one on hand. Reconnect water, run a flush cycle, and discard the first 2 to 3 batches of ice.
6
Verify clear ice
Wait for the first new batch and confirm it's clear, hard, and tastes neutral. We don't leave until it does.
Brands we service
Everyresidentialicemachinebrand.
Sub-ZeroLuxuryHoshizakiLuxuryU-LinePremiumScotsmanPremiumManitowocPremiumTruePremiumMarvelStandardWhirlpoolStandardFrigidaireStandard
Hey, that's us
Fresh from the gram, scrubbing, scraping, and the occasional dance break.
Follow @igniteclean
Foaming degreaser doing its thing on a Wolf double oven.
BEFORE: a 5-year-old Lynx grill that hasn’t been deep-cleaned.
AFTER: same grill, 4 hours later.
Razor-scraping carbon off the door glass.
When the inside of the glass actually comes clean.
Luke and Stephanie, every job, every time.
Moving blankets and floor protection go down first.
Saturday on-site at a Hayden Lake home.
Foaming degreaser doing its thing on a Wolf double oven.
BEFORE: a 5-year-old Lynx grill that hasn’t been deep-cleaned.
AFTER: same grill, 4 hours later.
Razor-scraping carbon off the door glass.
When the inside of the glass actually comes clean.
Luke and Stephanie, every job, every time.
Moving blankets and floor protection go down first.
Saturday on-site at a Hayden Lake home.
Pricing
$285foracompleteicemachinecleaning.
Includes descale, sanitize, and filter check. Older or heavily-mineralized units may need a second descale pass, quoted if found.
$285/ visit
Book this cleaning- Power-down, empty, and disassemble
- Evaporator plate & water line descale
- Food-safe sanitize of all internal surfaces
- Water filter inspection / replace if available
- Flush cycle & first-batch verification
- Wait until clear ice produces before we leave
Club members get this included in their quarterly plan with priority scheduling. Build a plan →
Common questions
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How much does ice machine cleaning cost in Coeur d'Alene?
Ignite charges a flat $310 for a residential ice machine cleaning across Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Spokane Valley. Heavily-mineralized units (Coeur d'Alene's hard water gets some units pretty bad) may need a second descale, quoted only if needed.
Why is my ice cloudy?
Cloudy ice is almost always mineral buildup on the evaporator plate. The plate has to freeze water in thin layers, and minerals trapped between layers create the cloudiness. Descaling restores clarity. Coeur d'Alene's hard water makes this faster than soft-water regions.
How often should a residential ice machine be cleaned?
Every 6 months for built-in units. EPA and FDA both recommend twice a year. Heavy-use households (bars, frequent entertaining) should do quarterly.
Is the slime in my ice bin dangerous?
Pink slime is Serratia marcescens, a bacteria that's not usually severely dangerous but is gross and can cause minor illness in immunocompromised people. Black or green flecks are mold. Either way it's a clear signal that the unit needs immediate professional cleaning.
Do you replace the water filter too?
If you have a replacement filter on hand, yes. We don't carry stock for every model since they vary, but if you have one we'll install it. Otherwise we'll tell you the exact part number to order for next time.
How long does the cleaning take?
About 2 to 2.5 hours including a flush cycle and the first-batch verification. You can leave us to it. We wait for the unit to produce clear ice before we close out the visit.
Service area
ServingAthol&NorthIdaho
Locally owned and based in Coeur d'Alene. We service every home in our coverage map.
Coeur d'Alene, IDAthol, IDDalton Gardens, IDEnglish Point, IDHarrison, IDHauser, IDHayden, IDHayden Lake, IDKootenai, IDLake Pend Oreille, IDPend Oreille, IDPleasant View, IDPonderay, IDPost Falls, IDPriest River, IDRathdrum, IDRockford Bay, IDSagle, IDSandpoint, IDSilver Beach, IDSpirit Lake, IDSpokane Valley, WATwin Lakes, IDWolf Lodge, IDWorley, ID
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Same-week appointments across Coeur d'Alene. Flat $310. Built-in and standalone units.