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. Below are the companies within reach of Bret Harte, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Bret Harte, CA
40 repair companies serve Bret Harte from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Tracy (6), and Turlock (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Rosas Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Bret Harte. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
First up for Bret Harte: Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (11.6 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.0 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Bret Harte Ice Maker Call
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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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Bret Harte
Most ice maker calls in Bret Harte 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).
Before You Book in Bret Harte
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bret Harte, CA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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Before you call a Bret Harte technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.