Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Arvin and the Kern County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Arvin, CA
Within 30 miles of Arvin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Arvin, and the rest are spread across Bakersfield (36), Lamont (1), and Tehachapi (1). The closest is The Repair Toolbox, about 0.6 miles away. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 6.8, 11.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
First up for Arvin: Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.1 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Appliance Repair Specialist (18.8 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.6 stars from 4,635 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Arvin
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Arvin, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Arvin, CA
Most ice maker calls in Arvin come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Arvin
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Arvin, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Arvin
Ice Maker Repair Near Arvin
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Arvin faster and cheaper.