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. Below are the companies within reach of Strawberry, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Strawberry
40 repair companies serve Strawberry from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across San Francisco (14), San Rafael (10), and Mill Valley (5). Mill Valley Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Strawberry. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Strawberry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Strawberry are All State Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (8.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (8.2 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Strawberry
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Strawberry. Ice maker repair in Strawberry.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
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:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Strawberry, CA
Most ice machine calls in Strawberry 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 Strawberry
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Strawberry, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Strawberry technician a trip for parts.