When an ice machine in Pacifica slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pacifica and the San Mateo County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Pacifica, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pacifica. 2 of them are based in Pacifica itself, and the rest are spread across Daly City (12), South San Francisco (8), and Burlingame (7). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Pacifica Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Pacifica. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pacifica. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Pacifica: UsProRepair (4.9 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triton Appliance repair (3.8 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair San Francisco LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.9 stars from 469 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Pacifica is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pacifica.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Pacifica Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Pacifica 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 Pacifica
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pacifica, CA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Pacifica?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Pacifica technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.