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 Los Gatos, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Los Gatos
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Gatos. 11 list an address in Los Gatos, and other nearby bases include Campbell (12), San Jose (11), and Saratoga (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: KONGRA LLC, around 0.5 miles out. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
The leading options for Los Gatos are Art Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (2.4 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (5.0 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Los Gatos.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool 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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Los Gatos, CA
Most ice maker calls in Los Gatos 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).
Before You Book in Los Gatos
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Los Gatos, CA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Los Gatos
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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 Los Gatos technician a trip for parts.