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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Pollock Pines
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pollock Pines. The rest are spread across Auburn (8), El Dorado Hills (5), and Folsom (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Bowmans Appliance Repair, around 5.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 22 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 21.6, 22.4 |
The leading options for Pollock Pines are Bowmans Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Placerville, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); Maximum Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Regal Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in El Dorado Hills, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Tech Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Pollock Pines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pollock Pines
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Pollock Pines. Ice maker repair in Pollock Pines.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Pollock Pines, CA
Most ice machine calls in Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Pollock Pines, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Pollock Pines 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.