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 Lafayette and the Contra Costa County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lafayette, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lafayette. 2 list an address in Lafayette, and the rest are spread across Walnut Creek (14), Concord (13), and Pleasant Hill (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Ready Lafayette Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.3, 2.0 |
Closest matches for Lafayette: Kerenza Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (9.8 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (5.4 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Lafayette
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Lafayette Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Lafayette.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lafayette
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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.
Local Notes for Lafayette
Most ice maker calls in Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lafayette, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Do you cover Lafayette and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lafayette
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Lafayette technician a trip for parts.