When an ice maker in Taft 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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Taft, CA
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Taft. 1 list an address in Taft, and the rest are spread across Bakersfield (30) and Anaheim (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taft. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 21.9, 22.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
The leading options for Taft are Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.1 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Taft
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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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Taft
Before you give up on the ice maker in Taft, 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Around Taft
Most ice maker calls in Taft 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 Taft Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Taft, CA
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Taft faster and cheaper.