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. Below are the companies within reach of San Carlos, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in San Carlos, CA
40 repair companies serve San Carlos from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in San Carlos, and the rest are spread across Redwood City (18), Belmont (7), and San Mateo (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses. Speedy Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from San Carlos.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for San Carlos: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (1.8 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (3.7 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Foster City, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Carlos
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 Carlos is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Carlos.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Carlos, CA
Most ice machine calls in San Carlos 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 San Carlos
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Carlos, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 San Carlos faster.