A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Truckee list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Truckee, CA
25 repair companies serve Truckee from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Truckee, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The closest is Costi's Appliance Repair, about 4.8 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 13.9, 18.6 |
At the top of the Truckee list: Mr. Appliance of Reno (24.6 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Costi's Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (26.3 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Truckee
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Truckee
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Truckee. Ice maker repair in Truckee.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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 Truckee, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Truckee
Most ice machine calls in Truckee 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 Truckee Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Truckee, CA
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Truckee 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.