When an ice maker in Alamo stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Alamo, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Alamo, CA
40 repair companies serve Alamo from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Alamo itself, and other nearby bases include Walnut Creek (14), Concord (11), and San Ramon (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Summit Dacor Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Alamo. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.8, 2.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
First up for Alamo: Kerenza Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); ADRIUM service solutions (7.3 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (7.4 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Alamo
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Alamo
Most ice maker calls in Alamo come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Alamo Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alamo, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Alamo technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.