When an ice maker in Sparks 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. Below are the companies within reach of Sparks, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Sparks
Within 30 miles of Sparks there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Sparks itself, and other nearby bases include Reno (15), Carson City (2), and Sun Valley (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service, about 3.3 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Sparks: Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (3.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (5.2 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.4 stars from 38 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Sparks, NV
Most ice maker calls in Sparks 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 Sparks
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Sparks, NV
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Sparks
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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 Sparks technician a trip for parts.