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. The Golden Hills list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Golden Hills
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Golden Hills. The rest are spread across Bakersfield (33), Rosamond (2), and Tehachapi (1). Distances run up to about 36 miles. The closest is Art's Appliance Service, about 7.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Golden Hills is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Golden Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 19.4, 24.5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Golden Hills list: Appliance Repair Specialist (34.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.6 stars from 4,635 reviews); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.7 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Art's Appliance Service (7.0 miles away, based in Tehachapi, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Golden Hills
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Golden Hills. Ice maker repair in Golden Hills.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Golden Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Golden Hills, CA
Do you cover Golden Hills and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Golden Hills technician a trip for parts.