An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of El Dorado Hills, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in El Dorado Hills, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of El Dorado Hills. 5 list an address in El Dorado Hills, and the rest are spread across Folsom (15), Fair Oaks (5), and Orangevale (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: El Dorado Hills Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Dorado Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.8, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
At the top of the El Dorado Hills list: Expert repair company (12.0 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (11.4 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.4 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (12.1 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a El Dorado Hills Ice Maker Call
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 El Dorado Hills.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Local Notes for El Dorado Hills
Most ice maker calls in El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
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Before you call a El Dorado Hills 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.