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 Los Altos and the Santa Clara County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Los Altos
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Los Altos. 5 of them are based in Los Altos itself, and other nearby bases include Mountain View (14), Sunnyvale (8), and Cupertino (6). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. The closest is Fixity Appliance Repair Pros, about 0.9 miles away.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
At the top of the Los Altos list: Spark Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Mountain View, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (1.8 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Los Altos is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Los Altos.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Los Altos, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Los Altos
Most ice machine calls in Los Altos 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 Los Altos
- 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)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Los Altos, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you cover Los Altos and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Los Altos 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.