Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Plumas Lake list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Plumas Lake, CA
Within 30 miles of Plumas Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Roseville (13), Rocklin (8), and Rio Linda (5). Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is S K Appliance Repair, about 9.3 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plumas Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 10.1, 10.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Plumas Lake: Lake Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fair Appliance Repair Service (21.8 miles away, based in Sacramento, 5.0 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KomFix Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McNally Appliance (10.1 miles away, based in Marysville, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Plumas Lake. Ice maker repair in Plumas Lake.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Plumas Lake, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Plumas Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Plumas 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).
Questions to Ask a Plumas Lake Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plumas Lake, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Plumas Lake 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.