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 Newman and the Stanislaus County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Newman, CA
28 repair companies serve Newman from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Turlock (4), and Patterson (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Robert's Maintenance Services, around 11.2 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.2, 12.1, 13.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
Closest matches for Newman: Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (14.3 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Merced, 4.2 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Newman.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Newman
Most ice maker calls in Newman 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 Newman
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Newman, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Newman
Ice Maker Repair Near Newman
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Newman faster and cheaper.