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. The Davis list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Davis, CA
40 repair companies serve Davis from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Davis itself, and other nearby bases include Sacramento (23), West Sacramento (6), and Woodland (4). Nearest on the list: Davis Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Davis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Davis list: Fair Appliance Repair Service (15.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 5.0 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zajic Appliance Service and Sales (13.9 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.5 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (14.6 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Davis
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Davis
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Davis, CA
Most ice maker calls in Davis 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 Davis
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Davis, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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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 Davis technician a trip for parts.