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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gilroy, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gilroy. 3 of them are based in Gilroy itself, and other nearby bases include San Jose (10), Salinas (8), and Watsonville (4). 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: GilTech Appliance Inc, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gilroy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
At the top of the Gilroy list: Commercial Service Co. (23.7 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Art Appliance (23.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GilTech Appliance Inc (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gilroy. Ice maker repair in Gilroy.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Gilroy
Most ice machine calls in Gilroy 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 Gilroy
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gilroy, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Gilroy 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.