When an ice machine in Emeryville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Emeryville, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Emeryville. 2 of them are based in Emeryville itself, and the rest are spread across Oakland (20), Berkeley (7), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Bright Emeryville Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Emeryville. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 28 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Emeryville are Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Refrigeration Services Co (2.6 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); Zuta Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (1.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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
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 Emeryville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Emeryville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Emeryville, CA
Most ice machine calls in Emeryville 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 Emeryville
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Emeryville, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Emeryville
Ice Machine Repair Near Emeryville
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 Emeryville faster.