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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Windsor and the Sonoma County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Windsor, CA
Within 30 miles of Windsor there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Guerneville (1). Nearest on the list: Gold Ridge Appliance Repair, around 6.8 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 14 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 8.3, 8.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
At the top of the Windsor list: Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (10.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Center (14.7 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews); Ross HVAC And Appliance Service (13.8 miles away, based in Rohnert Park, 4.9 stars from 487 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Windsor
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Windsor is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Windsor.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Windsor, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Windsor
Most ice machine calls in Windsor 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).
Before You Book in Windsor
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Windsor, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Which areas near Windsor do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Windsor 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.