Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Boulder Creek list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Boulder Creek, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boulder Creek. 2 list an address in Boulder Creek, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (11), Saratoga (8), and Santa Cruz (8). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Boulder Creek Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Boulder Creek.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.4, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
The leading options for Boulder Creek are Lighthouse Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (12.3 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (13.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-zero and Wolf appliance services (12.7 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 4.4 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Boulder Creek
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Boulder Creek
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 Boulder Creek is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Boulder Creek.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
What Boulder Creek Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Boulder Creek 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Boulder Creek
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Boulder Creek, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Boulder Creek technician a trip for parts.