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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Tara Hills and the Contra Costa County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Tara Hills, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tara Hills. The rest are spread across Vallejo (11), Richmond (8), and Berkeley (7). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tara Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Tara Hills are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); H.A.R. Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in El Sobrante, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Tara Hills. Ice maker repair in Tara Hills.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Tara Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Tara Hills 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 Tara Hills
- 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)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tara Hills, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Tara Hills
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 Tara Hills faster.