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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Burlingame, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burlingame. 12 list an address in Burlingame, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (15), San Bruno (5), and South San Francisco (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Applora Residential Appliance Repair & Care, around 0.1 miles out. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Burlingame list: Appliance Repair Today (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Commercial Home Products (2.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (1.6 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Burlingame
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Burlingame
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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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Burlingame
Before you give up on the ice maker in Burlingame, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Burlingame, CA
Most ice maker calls in Burlingame 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 Burlingame
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Burlingame, CA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Burlingame
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Burlingame faster and cheaper.