A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alamo and the Contra Costa County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alamo, CA
40 repair companies serve Alamo from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alamo, and the rest are spread across Walnut Creek (14), Concord (11), and San Ramon (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Summit Dacor Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Alamo. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.8, 2.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
The leading options for Alamo are VOLTA Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Services (7.0 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Coast Refrigeration Service (5.7 miles away, based in Walnut Creek, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews); TJ Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Walnut Creek, 5.0 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Walnut Creek, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alamo. Ice maker repair in Alamo.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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 Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Alamo, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Alamo
Most ice machine calls in Alamo come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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 Alamo Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alamo, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Alamo, CA
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Alamo technician a trip for parts.