Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 77 miles of McKinleyville. 3 list an address in McKinleyville, and the rest are spread across Eureka (1), Smith River (1), and Brookings (1). The farthest listed company is about 77 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from McKinleyville. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 5 businesses. McKinleyville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 77 miles | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
Closest matches for McKinleyville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Coast Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (15.1 miles away, based in Eureka).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 McKinleyville. Freezer repair in McKinleyville.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in McKinleyville
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 McKinleyville
Most ice maker calls in McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: McKinleyville, CA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in McKinleyville
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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 McKinleyville technician a trip for parts.