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 Truckee list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Truckee, CA
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Truckee. 1 list an address in Truckee, and other nearby bases include Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Costi's Appliance Repair, around 4.8 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 13.9, 18.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
First up for Truckee: Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (26.3 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (24.6 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Reno, 4.4 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Truckee
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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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Truckee
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Truckee
Most ice maker calls in Truckee 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 Truckee Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Truckee, CA
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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 Truckee technician a trip for parts.