When an ice machine in Novato 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Novato, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Novato. 5 list an address in Novato, and the rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (6), and Mill Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Novato Appliance Repair Co. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Novato. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Novato. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 1.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
First up for Novato: Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (23.7 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); UniFix Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance King (5.0 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Novato
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Novato
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 Novato is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Novato.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Novato, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Novato
Most ice machine calls in Novato 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 Novato
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Novato, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Novato
Ice Machine Repair Near Novato
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 Novato faster.