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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ceres and the Stanislaus County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Ceres
40 repair companies serve Ceres from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ceres itself, and other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Tracy (6), and Turlock (4). Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. AmpFix Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Ceres. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.2, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for Ceres are Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (9.8 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.0 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Ceres.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Ceres, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 Ceres, CA
Most ice maker calls in Ceres 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).
Questions to Ask a Ceres Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ceres, CA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Ceres
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Ceres faster and cheaper.