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 Gardnerville Ranchos and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
32 repair companies serve Gardnerville Ranchos from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Integral Endeavors, about 0.7 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville Ranchos 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 3.1 |
At the top of the Gardnerville Ranchos list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DJ's Appliance Service (1.0 miles away, based in Gardnerville, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Taylor Appliance Services (3.1 miles away, based in Gardnerville, 4.3 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gardnerville Ranchos
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Gardnerville Ranchos is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gardnerville Ranchos.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Gardnerville Ranchos Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gardnerville Ranchos 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Gardnerville Ranchos
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Gardnerville Ranchos?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Gardnerville Ranchos technician a trip for parts.