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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lafayette and the Contra Costa County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lafayette, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lafayette. 2 of them are based in Lafayette itself, and the rest are spread across Walnut Creek (14), Concord (13), and Pleasant Hill (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ready Lafayette Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.3, 2.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for Lafayette are ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (5.4 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews); Hi-5 Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews); Gold Coast Refrigeration Service (4.1 miles away, based in Walnut Creek, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews); TJ Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Walnut Creek, 5.0 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
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 Lafayette. Ice maker repair in Lafayette.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lafayette, CA
Most ice machine calls in Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lafayette, CA
Do you cover Lafayette and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Lafayette
Before you call a Lafayette 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.