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 Redding and the Shasta County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Redding, CA
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Redding. 4 of them are based in Redding itself, and other nearby bases include Red Bluff (3), Anderson (1), and Shingletown (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Beacon Appliance Repair and Service is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Redding. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Redding 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
First up for Redding: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tehama Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 3.5 stars from 8 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Redding
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
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 motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Redding, CA
Most ice maker calls in Redding 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 Redding
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Redding, CA
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Redding 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.