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 Earlimart, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Earlimart
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Earlimart. Other nearby bases include Bakersfield (23), Porterville (5), and Visalia (5). The farthest listed company is about 38 miles out. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 6.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses. Earlimart is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.6, 15.7, 17.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for Earlimart are Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Delano, 4.4 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Porterville, 4.3 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.9 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Emerald Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Corcoran, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Earlimart
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Earlimart
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Earlimart, CA
Most ice maker calls in Earlimart 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 Earlimart Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Earlimart, CA
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Before you call a Earlimart 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.