When an ice machine in Live Oak slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Live Oak, CA
40 repair companies serve Live Oak from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Los Gatos (10), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Plug-In Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Live Oak. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
At the top of the Live Oak list: Commercial Service Co. (29.1 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (18.5 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Live Oak
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Live Oak. Ice maker repair in Live Oak.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Live Oak
Most ice machine calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Live Oak, CA
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Before you call a Live Oak 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.