When an ice machine in Fernley slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Fernley, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fernley
30 repair companies serve Fernley from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). The closest is Smart Tech Appliance Repair, about 28.7 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Fernley is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fernley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 28.7, 29.5, 29.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 30 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
Closest matches for Fernley: Mr. Appliance of Reno (31.4 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (30.5 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.9 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Fernley. Ice maker repair in Fernley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Fernley, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fernley
Most ice machine calls in Fernley come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fernley
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fernley, NV
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Fernley faster.