Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Chico, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Chico, CA
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Chico. 4 list an address in Chico, and other nearby bases include Oroville (3), Red Bluff (3), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chico is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chico. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
Closest matches for Chico: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chico Appliance Repair. (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); Northern Valley Appliance Services- Since 1957 (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (22.6 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
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 Chico is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Chico.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Chico, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chico, CA
Most ice machine calls in Chico 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 Chico
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chico, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Chico 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.