When an ice maker in Emeryville 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. The Emeryville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Emeryville
40 repair companies serve Emeryville from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Emeryville, and the rest are spread across Oakland (20), Berkeley (7), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Bright Emeryville Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 28 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Emeryville are Kerenza Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (6.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (7.9 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Emeryville
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Emeryville
Most ice maker calls in Emeryville 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 Emeryville Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Emeryville, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Emeryville
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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 Emeryville faster and cheaper.