Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving August, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of August. The rest are spread across Stockton (12), Tracy (11), and Modesto (6). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Parker Harris Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
Closest matches for August: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valor Appliance Techs (4.1 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perfix Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Tracy, 4.5 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in August
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for August. Freezer repair in August.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker 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 Maker Repair Costs in August
Before you give up on the ice maker in August, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
What August Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in August 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 August
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: August, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, August
Ice Maker Repair Near August
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a August technician a trip for parts.