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 King City 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 King City, CA
Within 60 miles of King City there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Salinas (8), Pacific Grove (3), and Watsonville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Andersen Appliance, about 18.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 19 businesses. King City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.3, 40.8, 41.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
The leading options for King City are Commercial Service Co. (41.9 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andersen Appliance (18.3 miles away, based in Soledad, 4.3 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Golden State Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Monterey (51.8 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in King City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for King City. Ice maker repair in King City.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in King City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for King City, CA
Most ice machine calls in King City 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 King City Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: King City, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in King City
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Before you call a King City 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.