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 Gold River 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 Gold River
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gold River. 2 of them are based in Gold River itself, and the rest are spread across Rancho Cordova (12), Fair Oaks (7), and Citrus Heights (7). The closest is Hye Tech Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gold River. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Gold River list: Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (3.6 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert repair company (4.2 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); PRO MAX HVAC & Appliance repair (3.8 miles away, based in Carmichael, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eco Appliance Sells And Service (2.1 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.7 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gold River
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gold River
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gold River. Ice maker repair in Gold River.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Gold River
Most ice machine calls in Gold River 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).
Before You Book in Gold River
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gold River, CA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Gold River
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 Gold River faster.