When an ice machine in Petaluma slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Petaluma and the Sonoma County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Petaluma
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Petaluma. 1 list an address in Petaluma, and the rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Santa Rosa (7), and Novato (5). Nearest on the list: AFFORDABLE APPLIANCE REPAIR, LLC, around 1.0 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 7.5, 8.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
First up for Petaluma: Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (12.7 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (9.5 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (8.4 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (19.1 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Petaluma
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Petaluma
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Petaluma. Ice maker repair in Petaluma.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Petaluma, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Petaluma, CA
Most ice machine calls in Petaluma 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Petaluma
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Petaluma, CA
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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 Petaluma technician a trip for parts.