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 Fruitridge Pocket list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fruitridge Pocket, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fruitridge Pocket. The rest are spread across Sacramento (34) and West Sacramento (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Appliance Repair Sacramento Pros. is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fruitridge Pocket. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
Closest matches for Fruitridge Pocket: Zajic Appliance Service and Sales (1.5 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.5 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southside Appliance Repair & Sales (1.2 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.4 stars from 71 reviews); iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (2.4 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fruitridge Pocket, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fruitridge Pocket
Most ice maker calls in Fruitridge Pocket 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 Fruitridge Pocket Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fruitridge Pocket, CA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fruitridge Pocket
Ice Maker Repair Near Fruitridge Pocket
Before you call a Fruitridge Pocket 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.