Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Aptos list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Aptos
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Aptos. 1 of them are based in Aptos itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Cruz (8), Los Gatos (6), and Watsonville (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Appliance Repair Technologies Aptos is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Aptos. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aptos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.9, 3.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Aptos list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Art Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (18.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Aptos
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 Aptos. Freezer repair in Aptos.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Aptos
Most ice maker calls in Aptos 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 Aptos
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Aptos, CA
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Aptos
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Before you call a Aptos 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.