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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Oroville East and the Butte County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Oroville East, CA
Within 60 miles of Oroville East there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Auburn (10), Rocklin (9), and Chico (4). Distances run up to about 50 miles. The closest is Pye's Appliance Services, about 0.2 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oroville East is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oroville East. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 3.2, 3.9 |
Closest matches for Oroville East: A-1 Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chico Appliance Repair. (22.1 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); Pye's Appliance Services (3.9 miles away, based in Oroville).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Oroville East is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oroville East.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Oroville East Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Oroville East 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 Oroville East
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oroville East, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Oroville East technician a trip for parts.