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. The Durham list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Durham
Within 60 miles of Durham there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Chico (4), Lincoln (4), and Oroville (3). The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Chico Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 6.3 miles from Durham. Durham is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.3, 7.4, 9.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
The leading options for Durham are Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chico Appliance Repair. (6.3 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); A-1 Appliance (15.3 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Valley Appliance Services- Since 1957 (9.4 miles away, based in Chico, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Durham
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Durham. Ice maker repair in Durham.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Durham, CA
Most ice machine calls in Durham 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 Durham
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Durham, CA
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Durham faster.