Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Foster City and the San Mateo County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Foster City
Within 30 miles of Foster City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Foster City itself, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (16), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC, about 0.0 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
First up for Foster City: Appliance Repair Today (4.9 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (2.2 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Foster City
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Foster City Ice Maker Call
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 Foster City. Freezer repair in Foster City.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Foster City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Foster City 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Foster City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Foster City?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Foster City
Ice Maker Repair Near Foster City
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Foster City faster and cheaper.