Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Redwood City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Redwood City, CA
40 repair companies serve Redwood City from within 30 miles. 18 list an address in Redwood City, and other nearby bases include San Carlos (7), Belmont (6), and Menlo Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses. The closest is Prompt Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Redwood City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
First up for Redwood City: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (3.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Foster City, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in San Carlos, 5.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Redwood City
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Redwood City. Ice maker repair in Redwood City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor 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.
Around Redwood City
Most ice machine calls in Redwood City 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 Redwood City
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Redwood City, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Redwood City 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.