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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Foothill Farms, CA
Within 30 miles of Foothill Farms there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Citrus Heights (12), Sacramento (8), and Carmichael (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Foothill Elite Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Foothill Farms.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Foothill Farms are ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, based in North Highlands, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KomFix Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); T Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Five Star Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.6 stars from 36 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
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Foothill Farms is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Foothill Farms.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Foothill Farms Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Foothill Farms 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 Foothill Farms
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Foothill Farms, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Related Repair Pages for Foothill Farms
Ice Machine Repair Near Foothill Farms
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 Foothill Farms technician a trip for parts.