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 Palermo and the Butte County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Palermo
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palermo. Other nearby bases include Chico (4), Oroville (3), and Marysville (2). The closest is Pye's Appliance Services, about 4.6 miles away. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 11 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palermo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.6, 5.3, 5.4 |
Closest matches for Palermo: Forrest Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews); Chico Appliance Repair. (24.2 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Chico, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Palermo Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Palermo
Most ice maker calls in Palermo 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 Palermo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Palermo, CA
Why did my ice maker stop working?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you cover Palermo and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Palermo
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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 Palermo technician a trip for parts.