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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in San Mateo, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Mateo. 17 of them are based in San Mateo itself, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses. The closest is Appliance Diamond, about 0.3 miles away.
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 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
First up for San Mateo: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (3.5 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Mateo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Mateo.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
What San Mateo Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in San Mateo 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 Mateo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
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Ice Machine Repair Near San Mateo
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 Mateo technician a trip for parts.