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. The Hollister list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hollister, CA
20 repair companies serve Hollister from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Hollister, and other nearby bases include Salinas (8), Watsonville (4), and Gilroy (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Jose's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Hollister. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hollister. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.1, 15.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
At the top of the Hollister list: Commercial Service Co. (18.8 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Gilroy, 4.7 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Hollister. Ice maker repair in Hollister.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Hollister, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Around Hollister
Most ice machine calls in Hollister 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).
Questions to Ask a Hollister Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hollister, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hollister
Ice Machine Repair Near Hollister
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 Hollister technician a trip for parts.