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. The Salida list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Salida, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Salida. The rest are spread across Modesto (16), Tracy (7), and Manteca (4). Nearest on the list: Rayes Electro Solutions, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses.
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) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.6, 3.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
At the top of the Salida list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (20.5 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Salida Ice Maker Call
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 Salida. Freezer repair in Salida.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Salida, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Salida
Most ice maker calls in Salida 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 Salida
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Salida, CA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Salida
Ice Maker Repair Near Salida
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Salida faster and cheaper.