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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Boulder Creek and the Santa Cruz County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Boulder Creek
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boulder Creek. 2 list an address in Boulder Creek, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (11), Saratoga (8), and Santa Cruz (8). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Boulder Creek Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Boulder Creek. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.4, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Boulder Creek list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Art Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (13.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Boulder Creek
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Boulder Creek
Most ice maker calls in Boulder Creek 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).
Questions to Ask a Boulder Creek Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Boulder Creek, CA
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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 Boulder Creek technician a trip for parts.