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 Foster 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 Repair Companies Near Foster City
Within 30 miles of Foster City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Foster City, and other nearby bases include San Mateo (16), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Foster City.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Foster City list: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (2.2 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ Appliance & Refrigeration Service (1.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Foster City
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Foster City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Foster City. Ice maker repair in Foster City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Foster City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Foster 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Foster City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
Do you cover Foster City and nearby towns?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Foster City faster.