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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near East Palo Alto
40 repair companies serve East Palo Alto from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in East Palo Alto, and other nearby bases include Palo Alto (14), Redwood City (13), and Menlo Park (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Modest Appliance Repair Professionals is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from East Palo Alto. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for East Palo Alto: UsProRepairs (5.1 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Mountain View, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairPointPro (3.6 miles away, based in Menlo Park, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in East Palo Alto
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in East Palo Alto
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 East Palo Alto is the better fit. Ice maker repair in East Palo Alto.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around East Palo Alto
Most ice machine calls in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: East Palo Alto, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in East Palo Alto
Ice Machine Repair Near East Palo Alto
Before you call a East Palo Alto 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.