An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Atherton and the San Mateo County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Atherton
Within 30 miles of Atherton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Redwood City (16), Palo Alto (12), and Menlo Park (7). 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Appliance Maintenance Center is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Atherton. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Atherton: Refrigerator Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (5.7 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (7.2 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (1.3 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Atherton Ice Maker Call
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Atherton
Before you give up on the ice maker in Atherton, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Atherton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Atherton 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Atherton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Atherton, CA
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Before you call a Atherton 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.