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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Rio Vista, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rio Vista. Other nearby bases include Antioch (11), Fairfield (8), and Vacaville (6). 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix in Antioch, about 13.1 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.1, 13.1, 13.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
At the top of the Rio Vista list: Ed's Affordable Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Repairman Comp. (21.2 miles away, based in Elk Grove, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (17.6 miles away, based in Vacaville, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Rio Vista. Freezer repair in Rio Vista.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Rio Vista
Most ice maker calls in Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rio Vista, CA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Rio Vista
Ice Maker Repair Near Rio Vista
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Rio Vista faster and cheaper.