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. Below are the companies within reach of Ben Lomond, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Ben Lomond, CA
40 repair companies serve Ben Lomond from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Ben Lomond, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Saratoga (7). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ben Lomond Emergency Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 1 lists ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
Closest matches for Ben Lomond: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Art Appliance (17.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (15.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Ben Lomond
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Ben Lomond.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Ben Lomond, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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.
Around Ben Lomond
Most ice maker calls in Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ben Lomond, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ben Lomond
Ice Maker Repair Near Ben Lomond
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Ben Lomond technician a trip for parts.