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. Below are the companies within reach of La Riviera, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near La Riviera
Within 30 miles of La Riviera there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sacramento (21), Rancho Cordova (8), and Carmichael (8). The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Fast & Reliable Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Riviera. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.7 |
The leading options for La Riviera are River City Appliance Repair & Part Sales (4.5 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews); Thermador Appliance Repair by Migali (4.7 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.3 stars from 967 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PRO MAX HVAC & Appliance repair (5.8 miles away, based in Carmichael, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in La Riviera
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in La Riviera
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for La Riviera. Ice maker repair in La Riviera.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for La Riviera
Most ice machine calls in La Riviera 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 La Riviera
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Riviera, CA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near La Riviera do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 La Riviera technician a trip for parts.