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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Bruno and the San Mateo County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving San Bruno, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Bruno. 5 of them are based in San Bruno itself, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (12), Daly City (9), and South San Francisco (8). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Smart Appliances Corp. is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from San Bruno. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Bruno. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
At the top of the San Bruno list: UsProRepair (2.8 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triton Appliance repair (2.9 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Bruno
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 San Bruno is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Bruno.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in San Bruno, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Bruno, CA
Most ice machine calls in San Bruno 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near San Bruno
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Bruno, CA
Do you cover San Bruno and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in San Bruno?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in San Bruno
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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 San Bruno technician a trip for parts.