When an ice machine in Alum Rock slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Alum Rock, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alum Rock, CA
Within 30 miles of Alum Rock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Jose (32) and Milpitas (8). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: San Jose Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 51 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
First up for Alum Rock: Speedy Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.9 stars from 151 reviews); Easy Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.8 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.3 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (4.3 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Alum Rock
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Alum Rock
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Alum Rock is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alum Rock.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Alum Rock, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Alum Rock
Most ice machine calls in Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alum Rock, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Alum Rock technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.