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. Below are the companies within reach of South Lake Tahoe, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA
Within 60 miles of South Lake Tahoe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in South Lake Tahoe itself, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from South Lake Tahoe. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Lake Tahoe is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 12.5, 13.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 48 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
At the top of the South Lake Tahoe list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (41.3 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DJ's Appliance Service (14.3 miles away, based in Gardnerville, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Lake Tahoe
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 South Lake Tahoe is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Lake Tahoe.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in South Lake Tahoe, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for South Lake Tahoe
Most ice machine calls in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Lake Tahoe, CA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near South Lake Tahoe do these technicians cover?
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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 South Lake Tahoe technician a trip for parts.