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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Chico
17 repair companies serve Chico from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Chico, and the rest are spread across Oroville (3), Red Bluff (3), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chico is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
The leading options for Chico are Chico Appliance Repair. (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.6 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (54.8 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Chico
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Chico
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Chico, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chico, CA
Most ice maker calls in Chico 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 Chico
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chico, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Chico
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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 Chico faster and cheaper.