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. The Newark list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Newark, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newark. 4 of them are based in Newark itself, and the rest are spread across Fremont (19), Union City (6), and Hayward (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Glacier Comfort Newark Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.6 |
First up for Newark: Azer Appliance & HVAC Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 86 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Group Home Appliance LLC (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Newark. Ice maker repair in Newark.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Newark Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Newark 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 Newark Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Newark, CA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Newark, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Newark
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 Newark technician a trip for parts.