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. 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 Durham
Within 60 miles of Durham there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Chico (4), Lincoln (4), and Oroville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Chico Appliance Repair., around 6.3 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 18 businesses. Durham is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.3, 7.4, 9.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Durham: Chico Appliance Repair. (6.3 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (47.8 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.1 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
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 Durham.
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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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Durham, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Durham
Most ice maker calls in Durham 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 Durham
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Durham, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Durham
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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 Durham technician a trip for parts.