When an ice machine in Hillsborough 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Hillsborough
40 repair companies serve Hillsborough from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hillsborough, and other nearby bases include San Mateo (16), Burlingame (12), and Belmont (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Pro Burlingame Appliance Repair Co is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Hillsborough.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Hillsborough: Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (3.5 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Hillsborough. Ice maker repair in Hillsborough.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hillsborough, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Hillsborough Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough
- 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)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hillsborough, CA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hillsborough, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Hillsborough
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Hillsborough technician a trip for parts.