Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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 Santa Rosa
23 repair companies serve Santa Rosa from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Santa Rosa itself, and other nearby bases include Novato (5), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
Closest matches for Santa Rosa: Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Ross HVAC And Appliance Service (6.3 miles away, based in Rohnert Park, 4.9 stars from 487 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (14.4 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Santa Rosa. Ice maker repair in Santa Rosa.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Santa Rosa, 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Santa Rosa Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Rosa, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Santa Rosa do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Santa Rosa 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.