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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Reno
25 repair companies serve Reno from within 30 miles. 15 of them are based in Reno itself, and the rest are spread across Sparks (5), Carson City (2), and Sun Valley (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Reno.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
Closest matches for Reno: Mr. Appliance of Reno (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (4.5 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Reno
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Reno. Ice maker repair in Reno.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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 Reno, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Reno
Most ice machine calls in Reno 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 Reno
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Reno, NV
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Reno
Ice Machine Repair Near Reno
Before you call a Reno 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.