An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Atwater and the Merced County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Atwater, CA
Within 30 miles of Atwater there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Modesto (8), Turlock (4), and Merced (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 6.6 miles out. The 14 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Atwater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.6, 7.5, 8.8 |
First up for Atwater: Pro Appliance Inc (8.8 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Merced, 4.2 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (16.8 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Atwater Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Atwater.
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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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Atwater
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Atwater
Most ice maker calls in Atwater 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Atwater
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Atwater, CA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Atwater
Ice Maker Repair Near Atwater
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Atwater faster and cheaper.