When an ice maker in Red Bluff stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Red Bluff, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Red Bluff, CA
15 repair companies serve Red Bluff from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Red Bluff, and the rest are spread across Redding (4), Chico (4), and Oroville (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Smart Tech Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Red Bluff is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 5.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
At the top of the Red Bluff list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tehama Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 3.5 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.3 miles away, based in Redding, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (27.5 miles away, based in Redding, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Red Bluff Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Red Bluff, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Red Bluff
Most ice maker calls in Red Bluff 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Red Bluff
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Red Bluff, CA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Before you call a Red Bluff technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.