When an ice maker in Hercules 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 Hercules list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hercules, CA
40 repair companies serve Hercules from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hercules, and other nearby bases include Vallejo (15), Richmond (8), and El Cerrito (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 1 lists ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Titan Hercules Appliance Repair, around 1.8 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
First up for Hercules: Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Refrigeration Services Co (13.8 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (12.3 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (11.2 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hercules
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Hercules. Freezer repair in Hercules.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hercules, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Around Hercules
Most ice maker calls in Hercules 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 Hercules
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hercules, 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 Hercules technician a trip for parts.