A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Los Gatos and the Santa Clara County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Los Gatos
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Gatos. 11 of them are based in Los Gatos itself, and the rest are spread across Campbell (12), San Jose (11), and Saratoga (6). KONGRA LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Los Gatos. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Los Gatos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
The leading options for Los Gatos are Art Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (1.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Skyrocket HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Campbell, 5.0 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Los Gatos
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Los Gatos
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Los Gatos. Ice maker repair in Los Gatos.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Los Gatos, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
What Los Gatos Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Los Gatos 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).
Before You Book in Los Gatos
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Los Gatos, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Los Gatos and nearby towns?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Los Gatos?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Los Gatos faster.