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 Foothill Farms and the Sacramento County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Foothill Farms
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Foothill Farms. The rest are spread across Citrus Heights (12), Sacramento (8), and Carmichael (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Foothill Elite Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
The leading options for Foothill Farms are Expert repair company (4.1 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (4.7 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, based in North Highlands, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Foothill Farms
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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.
Around Foothill Farms
Most ice maker calls in Foothill Farms 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 Foothill Farms Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Foothill Farms, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Foothill Farms
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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 Foothill Farms technician a trip for parts.