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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Sonoma, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sonoma. 1 of them are based in Sonoma itself, and other nearby bases include Vallejo (16), Novato (5), and Santa Rosa (5). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Sonoma. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 8.7, 9.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
The leading options for Sonoma are Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (16.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (9.8 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (14.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Sonoma is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sonoma.
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)
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Sonoma
Most ice machine calls in Sonoma 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 Sonoma
- 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)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sonoma, CA
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Sonoma technician a trip for parts.