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 Brentwood list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Brentwood, CA
40 repair companies serve Brentwood from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Brentwood itself, and other nearby bases include Concord (12), Antioch (11), and Tracy (3). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Oakwood Brentwood Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Brentwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brentwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.2, 2.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
At the top of the Brentwood list: ADRIUM service solutions (17.5 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VOLTA Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Services (17.2 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); White Crow Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Concord, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Brentwood. Freezer repair in Brentwood.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Brentwood
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brentwood, CA
Most ice maker calls in Brentwood 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 Brentwood Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Brentwood, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Brentwood?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Brentwood
Ice Maker Repair Near Brentwood
Before you call a Brentwood 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.