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. Below are the companies within reach of Kentfield, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kentfield, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kentfield. Other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Pros Mechanichs | Larkspur, about 1.2 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for Kentfield are FixitBay LLC (13.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (13.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kentfield
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kentfield, CA
Most ice maker calls in Kentfield 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 Kentfield
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kentfield, CA
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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 Kentfield faster and cheaper.