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 Kensington list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Kensington, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kensington. Other nearby bases include Richmond (8), Berkeley (7), and Oakland (7). The 29 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. The closest is Expter Appliance Guy - Berkeley, about 1.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kensington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.3 |
First up for Kensington: Fast Help Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Kensington
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Kensington. Ice maker repair in Kensington.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Kensington, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Kensington
Most ice machine calls in Kensington 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kensington
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kensington, CA
Do you cover Kensington and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Kensington technician a trip for parts.