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 Kentfield 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 Kentfield, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kentfield. The rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Appliance Pros Mechanichs | Larkspur, about 1.2 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for Kentfield are All State Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (12.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Kentfield is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kentfield.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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 Kentfield, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Kentfield
Most ice machine calls in Kentfield 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 Kentfield
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kentfield, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Kentfield?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Kentfield
Ice Machine Repair Near Kentfield
Before you call a Kentfield 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.