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 West Sacramento, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near West Sacramento
40 repair companies serve West Sacramento from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in West Sacramento, and the rest are spread across Sacramento (34). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Quality Repair Services, around 1.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Sacramento. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the West Sacramento list: Prime Service Co. Appliance repair services (8.2 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (4.6 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews); King KitchenAid Appliance repair Sacramento (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zajic Appliance Service and Sales (4.2 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.5 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 West Sacramento is the better fit. Ice maker repair in West Sacramento.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around West Sacramento
Most ice machine calls in West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: West Sacramento, CA
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in West Sacramento faster.