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. The Fair Oaks list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Fair Oaks
Within 30 miles of Fair Oaks there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Fair Oaks, and other nearby bases include Citrus Heights (12), Rancho Cordova (8), and Orangevale (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Fair Oaks Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Fair Oaks. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Fair Oaks list: Expert repair company (2.7 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.4 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- 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 Fair Oaks.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Fair Oaks Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fair Oaks, CA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Fair Oaks
Before you call a Fair Oaks 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.