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. Below are the companies within reach of Dixon, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Dixon, CA
40 repair companies serve Dixon from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Dixon itself, and the rest are spread across Fairfield (8), Vacaville (7), and West Sacramento (6). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Dixon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Dixon. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
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 a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 8.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
Closest matches for Dixon: Ed's Affordable Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zajic Appliance Service and Sales (19.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.5 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (10.3 miles away, based in Vacaville, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews); The Appliance Repairman Comp. (19.9 miles away, based in Elk Grove, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Dixon
Most ice maker calls in Dixon 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 Dixon Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dixon, CA
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Before you call a Dixon 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.