Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Menlo Park
40 repair companies serve Menlo Park from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Menlo Park itself, and other nearby bases include Redwood City (16), Palo Alto (14), and East Palo Alto (1). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Astor JennAir Appliance Group, around 0.8 miles out.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.4, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the Menlo Park list: UsProRepairs (3.4 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairPointPro (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cannon Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.4 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
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 Menlo Park is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Menlo Park.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Menlo Park
Most ice machine calls in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Menlo Park, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Menlo Park?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Menlo Park
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Menlo Park technician a trip for parts.