A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Citrus Heights
40 repair companies serve Citrus Heights from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Citrus Heights, and other nearby bases include Roseville (13), Fair Oaks (6), and Sacramento (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Five Star Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Citrus Heights. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Citrus Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
Closest matches for Citrus Heights: OK Appliance Inc. (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 175 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (1.9 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); T Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert repair company (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Citrus Heights
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Citrus Heights
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 Citrus Heights is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Citrus Heights.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Citrus Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Citrus Heights, CA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Citrus Heights technician a trip for parts.