When an ice machine in Pinole slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Pinole, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Pinole, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pinole. 3 list an address in Pinole, and other nearby bases include Vallejo (11), Richmond (8), and Berkeley (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 21 businesses. The closest is AH Tech LLC, about 0.4 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Pinole: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); H.A.R. Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in El Sobrante, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Pinole. Ice maker repair in Pinole.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Pinole, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Pinole, CA
Most ice machine calls in Pinole 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 Pinole
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Pinole, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Pinole?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Pinole
Ice Machine Repair Near Pinole
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 Pinole technician a trip for parts.