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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood and the Marin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Within 30 miles of Lucas Valley-Marinwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Novato (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance King, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 22 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
Closest matches for Lucas Valley-Marinwood: Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (19.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Most ice maker calls in Lucas Valley-Marinwood 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Lucas Valley-Marinwood and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Ice Maker Repair Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Lucas Valley-Marinwood faster and cheaper.