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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Modesto and the Stanislaus County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Modesto
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Modesto. 16 list an address in Modesto, and the rest are spread across Tracy (5), Turlock (4), and Manteca (4). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Quick Fix Appliance Repair Modesto, around 0.2 miles out. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses.
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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
The leading options for Modesto are Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (13.4 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Modesto
Most ice maker calls in Modesto 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 Modesto
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Modesto, CA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Modesto technician a trip for parts.