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. The Scotts Valley list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Scotts Valley, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Scotts Valley. 2 of them are based in Scotts Valley itself, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (11), Santa Cruz (8), and Soquel (3). The closest is Small Scotts Valley Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scotts Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 2.4 |
The leading options for Scotts Valley are Lighthouse Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (13.9 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (14.7 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-zero and Wolf appliance services (14.6 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 4.4 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Scotts Valley
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Scotts Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Scotts Valley.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Scotts Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Scotts Valley, CA
Which areas near Scotts Valley do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Scotts Valley faster.