When an ice machine in El Granada slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving El Granada and the San Mateo County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near El Granada
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of El Granada. Other nearby bases include San Mateo (12), Burlingame (12), and San Bruno (5). The closest is Priority Appliance Service Moss Beach, about 2.8 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Granada. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.5, 4.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
At the top of the El Granada list: UsProRepair (7.5 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (8.4 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in El Granada
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for El Granada. Ice maker repair in El Granada.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in El Granada, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
What El Granada Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in El Granada 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near El Granada
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: El Granada, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in El Granada, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near El Granada
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 El Granada faster.