Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rancho Calaveras and the Calaveras County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Rancho Calaveras
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rancho Calaveras. The rest are spread across Stockton (12), Jackson (3), and Oakdale (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 16.5 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rancho Calaveras. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.5, 16.6, 16.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
The leading options for Rancho Calaveras are Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.4 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valor Appliance Techs (27.8 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Rancho Calaveras.
Troubleshooting first? See lg 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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Rancho Calaveras
Most ice maker calls in Rancho Calaveras 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).
Questions to Ask a Rancho Calaveras Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rancho Calaveras, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Rancho Calaveras technician a trip for parts.