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 St. Helena and the Napa County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near St. Helena
40 repair companies serve St. Helena from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Fairfield (5), and Vacaville (5). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is St. Helena Appliance, about 0.8 miles away. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 11.6, 12.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
At the top of the St. Helena list: Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Napa (18.0 miles away, based in Napa, 4.8 stars from 1,063 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (17.5 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (14.5 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 St. Helena.
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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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in St. Helena, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for St. Helena, CA
Most ice maker calls in St. Helena 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 St. Helena Repair Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Helena, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near St. Helena do these technicians cover?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. Helena
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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 St. Helena technician a trip for parts.