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. Below are the companies within reach of Arcata, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Arcata, CA
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 83 miles of Arcata. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Eureka (1), and Smith River (1). The farthest listed company is about 83 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 5.1 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Arcata is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (83 mi) | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 5.4, 5.9 |
First up for Arcata: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Coast Appliance (5.4 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (5.9 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (9.5 miles away, based in Eureka).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Arcata
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Arcata is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Arcata.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Arcata, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Arcata Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Arcata 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).
Before You Book in Arcata
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Arcata, CA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Arcata
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Arcata technician a trip for parts.