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 Hanford list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Hanford
26 repair companies serve Hanford from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Hanford, and other nearby bases include Fresno (10), Visalia (5), and Selma (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Driskell's Appliances & Tv, about 0.3 miles away. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hanford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 0.9 |
First up for Hanford: Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Lemoore, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Emerald Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Corcoran, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); Rios Appliance Heat Air Refrigeration (21.6 miles away, based in Reedley, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Hanford 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 Hanford. Freezer repair in Hanford.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hanford, CA
Most ice maker calls in Hanford 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Hanford
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hanford, CA
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Hanford
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 Hanford technician a trip for parts.