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 Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Repair Companies Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Other nearby bases include San Francisco (18), San Rafael (10), and Mill Valley (5). The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Pro Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley are All State Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (8.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (7.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley technician a trip for parts.