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. Below are the companies within reach of Aptos, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Aptos, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Aptos. 1 list an address in Aptos, and other nearby bases include Santa Cruz (8), Los Gatos (6), and Watsonville (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Aptos, around 0.9 miles out.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.9, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
Closest matches for Aptos: Commercial Service Co. (26.5 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Coastal Appliance Services (2.9 miles away, based in Soquel, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Aptos is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Aptos.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Aptos, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Aptos Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Aptos 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).
Before You Book in Aptos
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Aptos, CA
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Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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