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. The Rio del Mar list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Rio del Mar, CA
40 repair companies serve Rio del Mar from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Cruz (8), Los Gatos (5), and Watsonville (4). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Appliance Repair Technologies Aptos is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Rio del Mar. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 4.1, 4.2 |
Closest matches for Rio del Mar: Commercial Service Co. (24.4 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Gilroy, 4.7 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luna Appliances (7.7 miles away, based in Watsonville, 4.3 stars from 37 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Rio del Mar. Ice maker repair in Rio del Mar.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Rio del Mar
Most ice machine calls in Rio del Mar 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 Rio del Mar
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rio del Mar, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Rio del Mar
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Rio del Mar faster.