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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Folsom and the Sacramento County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Folsom
Within 30 miles of Folsom there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 of them are based in Folsom itself, and other nearby bases include Fair Oaks (6), El Dorado Hills (5), and Orangevale (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Friendly Appliance Repair Specialists, about 0.9 miles away. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Folsom. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
Closest matches for Folsom: Expert repair company (7.1 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (6.5 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.4 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (7.4 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Folsom Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Folsom. Freezer repair in Folsom.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Folsom
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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Folsom Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Folsom 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 Folsom Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Folsom, CA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Folsom
Ice Maker Repair Near Folsom
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 Folsom technician a trip for parts.