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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving San Jose, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Jose. 36 of them are based in San Jose itself, and the rest are spread across Campbell (4). Nearest on the list: A Go Home Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
Closest matches for San Jose: Art Appliance (3.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bestech Appliance Repair LLC (5.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (5.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Jose
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for San Jose. Ice maker repair in San Jose.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around San Jose
Most ice machine calls in San Jose 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).
Questions to Ask a San Jose Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Jose, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in San Jose?
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Before you call a San Jose 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.