Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Alum Rock, CA
Within 30 miles of Alum Rock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across San Jose (32) and Milpitas (8). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is San Jose Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alum Rock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
At the top of the Alum Rock list: Art Appliance (8.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Speedy Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.9 stars from 151 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance Services (9.5 miles away, based in Santa Clara, 4.5 stars from 893 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Alum Rock. Freezer repair in Alum Rock.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working 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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Alum Rock
Most ice maker calls in Alum Rock 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Alum Rock
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alum Rock, CA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Before you call a Alum Rock 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.