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. The Johnson Lane list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Johnson Lane
Within 30 miles of Johnson Lane there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Reno (7), Gardnerville (4), and Carson City (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Service One Appliance Inc, about 6.2 miles away.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.2, 7.5, 8.2 |
The leading options for Johnson Lane are Sears Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DJ's Appliance Service (11.0 miles away, based in Gardnerville, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Johnson Lane
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Johnson Lane. Ice maker repair in Johnson Lane.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 Johnson Lane, 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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
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 Johnson Lane
Most ice machine calls in Johnson Lane 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.
Before You Book in Johnson Lane
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Johnson Lane, NV
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Johnson Lane and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Johnson Lane 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.