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 Fortuna, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fortuna, CA
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 82 miles of Fortuna. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Fort Bragg (2), and Eureka (1). 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC is the nearest, roughly 10.2 miles from Fortuna. The 5 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. Fortuna is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (82 mi) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.2, 24.0, 24.3 |
At the top of the Fortuna list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (80.8 miles away, based in Fort Bragg, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Coast Appliance (24.3 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (24.8 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Fortuna Ice Maker Call
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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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Around Fortuna
Most ice maker calls in Fortuna 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 Fortuna
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fortuna, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fortuna
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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 Fortuna technician a trip for parts.