Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Piedmont list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Piedmont, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Piedmont. 2 of them are based in Piedmont itself, and the rest are spread across Oakland (26), Berkeley (6), and Alameda (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. The closest is Experienced Home Appliance Repair Mechanics, about 0.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Piedmont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.0, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
Closest matches for Piedmont: Kerenza Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); General Refrigeration Services Co (2.4 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); Fast Help Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Piedmont. Ice maker repair in Piedmont.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Piedmont, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Piedmont Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Piedmont 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 Piedmont Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Piedmont, CA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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