When an ice machine in Auburn slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Auburn and the Placer County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Auburn
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Auburn. 10 of them are based in Auburn itself, and the rest are spread across Rocklin (13), Roseville (8), and Lincoln (4). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Masters, around 0.2 miles out.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Auburn: Lake Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Tech Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andersen Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
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 Auburn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Auburn.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Auburn, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Auburn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Auburn 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).
Questions to Ask a Auburn Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Auburn, CA
Do you cover Auburn and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Auburn
Ice Machine Repair Near Auburn
Before you call a Auburn 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.