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. 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 Gardnerville, NV
32 repair companies serve Gardnerville from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Gardnerville itself, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (3). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Appliance Urgent Maintenance, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 25 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardnerville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 3.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 32 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for Gardnerville are Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Urgent Maintenance (0.7 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (41.8 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Gardnerville Ice Maker Call
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 Gardnerville.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Gardnerville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gardnerville 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Gardnerville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gardnerville, NV
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Gardnerville
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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 Gardnerville technician a trip for parts.