Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Antelope and the Sacramento County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Antelope, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Antelope. 4 list an address in Antelope, and other nearby bases include Roseville (12), Citrus Heights (9), and Sacramento (8). Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Antelope Appliance Service, around 0.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Antelope. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 0.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
Closest matches for Antelope: KomFix Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (3.9 miles away, based in North Highlands, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); T Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Experts (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Antelope
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Antelope is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Antelope.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Antelope
Most ice machine calls in Antelope come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Antelope
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Antelope, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Antelope technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.