When an ice maker in Berkeley 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Berkeley and the Alameda County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Berkeley, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Berkeley. 7 list an address in Berkeley, and other nearby bases include Oakland (19), El Cerrito (4), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Berkeley Appliance Repair Technologies, about 0.1 miles away. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Berkeley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Berkeley list: Kerenza Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.1 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (9.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Berkeley
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Berkeley Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Berkeley 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 Berkeley
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Berkeley, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Berkeley
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Before you call a Berkeley 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.