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 Stanford 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 Stanford
40 repair companies serve Stanford from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Stanford itself, and the rest are spread across Palo Alto (14), Redwood City (8), and Menlo Park (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Thermador Care Repair Service, around 1.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stanford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Stanford: UsProRepairs (3.9 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Mountain View, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairPointPro (3.7 miles away, based in Menlo Park, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Stanford
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 Stanford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Stanford.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around Stanford
Most ice machine calls in Stanford 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 Stanford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Stanford, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Stanford?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Stanford
Ice Machine Repair Near Stanford
Before you call a Stanford 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.