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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Shafter, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shafter. The rest are spread across Bakersfield (39) and Anaheim (1). Nearest on the list: Dave's Appliance Service & Repair, around 6.0 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shafter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.0, 6.4, 6.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
Closest matches for Shafter: Appliance Repair Specialist (11.2 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.6 stars from 4,635 reviews); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair Services (10.6 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Shafter
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Shafter
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Shafter. Ice maker repair in Shafter.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Shafter, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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.
Around Shafter
Most ice machine calls in Shafter 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 Shafter Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shafter, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you cover Shafter and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Shafter 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.