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. The Santa Clara list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Santa Clara
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Clara. 13 of them are based in Santa Clara itself, and other nearby bases include San Jose (14) and Sunnyvale (13). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses. Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Santa Clara.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
Closest matches for Santa Clara: Bestech Appliance Repair LLC (3.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance Services (1.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 893 reviews); Top Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-Zero & Wolf Specialists (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Santa Clara. Ice maker repair in Santa Clara.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Santa Clara
Most ice machine calls in Santa Clara 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).
Before You Book in Santa Clara
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Santa Clara
Before you call a Santa Clara 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.