When an ice machine in Hidden Valley Lake slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Hidden Valley Lake 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 Hidden Valley Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hidden Valley Lake. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Vacaville (7), and Woodland (4). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 9.8 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses. Hidden Valley Lake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hidden Valley Lake. 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.8, 21.5, 25.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
At the top of the Hidden Valley Lake list: Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (28.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (38.1 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (32.9 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (32.9 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hidden Valley Lake
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hidden Valley Lake
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hidden Valley Lake. Ice maker repair in Hidden Valley Lake.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Most ice machine calls in Hidden Valley Lake 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 Hidden Valley Lake
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Which areas near Hidden Valley Lake do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hidden Valley Lake
Ice Machine Repair Near Hidden Valley Lake
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 Hidden Valley Lake technician a trip for parts.