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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Live Oak and the Santa Cruz County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Live Oak
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Live Oak. The rest are spread across Los Gatos (10), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Plug-In Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Live Oak. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Live Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Live Oak list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Art Appliance (19.7 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (19.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Live Oak.
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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)
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 Live Oak
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Live Oak
Most ice maker calls in Live Oak 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Live Oak
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Live Oak, CA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Live Oak
Ice Maker Repair Near Live Oak
Before you call a Live Oak technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.