Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Daly City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Daly City, CA
Within 30 miles of Daly City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Daly City itself, and the rest are spread across San Francisco (14), South San Francisco (8), and San Bruno (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Bay Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
Closest matches for Daly City: JD Appliance repair service (2.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triton Appliance repair (1.8 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parkside Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 272 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Daly City
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Daly City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Daly City. Ice maker repair in Daly City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Daly City, CA
Most ice machine calls in Daly City 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 Daly City Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Daly City, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Daly City and nearby towns?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Daly City
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Daly City faster.