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. The Santa Cruz list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Santa Cruz
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Cruz. 8 of them are based in Santa Cruz itself, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (11), Watsonville (4), and Capitola (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is Santa Cruz Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
First up for Santa Cruz: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (19.4 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coastal Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Soquel, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Santa Cruz
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Santa Cruz is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Santa Cruz.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
What Santa Cruz Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Santa Cruz, CA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz faster.