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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fair Oaks and the Sacramento County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fair Oaks
Within 30 miles of Fair Oaks there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Fair Oaks itself, and the rest are spread across Citrus Heights (12), Rancho Cordova (8), and Orangevale (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Fair Oaks Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Oaks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
Closest matches for Fair Oaks: Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OK Appliance Inc. (3.4 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 175 reviews); T Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert repair company (2.7 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fair Oaks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Fair Oaks. Ice maker repair in Fair Oaks.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Fair Oaks, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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.
Around Fair Oaks
Most ice machine calls in Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fair Oaks, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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 Fair Oaks faster.