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 Davis, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Davis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Davis. 4 of them are based in Davis itself, and other nearby bases include Sacramento (23), West Sacramento (6), and Woodland (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Nearest on the list: Davis Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Davis list: Fair Appliance Repair Service (15.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 5.0 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King KitchenAid Appliance repair Sacramento (10.9 miles away, based in West Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (14.6 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Davis. Ice maker repair in Davis.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Davis, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Around Davis
Most ice machine calls in Davis 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Davis
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Davis, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Davis do these technicians cover?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Davis faster.