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. The Placerville list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Placerville, CA
Within 30 miles of Placerville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Placerville itself, and the rest are spread across Folsom (15), Auburn (9), and El Dorado Hills (5). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses. Bowmans Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.2 miles from Placerville.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.2, 10.6, 11.1 |
Closest matches for Placerville: Maximum Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Bowmans Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); Regal Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in El Dorado Hills, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Tech Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Placerville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Placerville. Ice maker repair in Placerville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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 Placerville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Placerville
Most ice machine calls in Placerville 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).
Questions to Ask a Placerville Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Placerville, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Placerville do these technicians cover?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Placerville, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Placerville
Before you call a Placerville technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.