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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Folsom and the Sacramento County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Folsom
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Folsom. 15 of them are based in Folsom itself, and other nearby bases include Fair Oaks (6), El Dorado Hills (5), and Orangevale (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 24 businesses. The closest is Friendly Appliance Repair Specialists, about 0.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Folsom. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Folsom list: Maximum Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (6.5 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OK Appliance Inc. (6.6 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 175 reviews); Regal Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in El Dorado Hills, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Folsom is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Folsom.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Folsom, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around Folsom
Most ice machine calls in Folsom 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 Folsom
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Folsom, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Folsom, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Folsom
Before you call a Folsom 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.