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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gardnerville and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gardnerville
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Gardnerville. 4 of them are based in Gardnerville itself, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (3). The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Appliance Urgent Maintenance is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Gardnerville. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 3.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
Closest matches for Gardnerville: Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DJ's Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (39.9 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Gardnerville. Ice maker repair in Gardnerville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Gardnerville, 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Gardnerville
Most ice machine calls in Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gardnerville, NV
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Ice Machine Repair Near Gardnerville
Before you call a Gardnerville 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.