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 Oakley and the Contra Costa County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Oakley
40 repair companies serve Oakley from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Concord (16), Antioch (11), and Tracy (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is Antioch Household Appliance Repair Solutions, about 2.9 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 4.0, 4.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
At the top of the Oakley list: Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ready Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TopChoice Appliance Repair and Services (8.0 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Group (6.1 miles away, based in Antioch, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Oakley
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Oakley. Ice maker repair in Oakley.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oakley, CA
Most ice machine calls in Oakley 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Oakley
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Oakley, CA
Do you cover Oakley and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Oakley
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 Oakley technician a trip for parts.