An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Martinez list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Martinez
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Martinez. 3 list an address in Martinez, and the rest are spread across Concord (18), Walnut Creek (9), and Pleasant Hill (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Appliance Repair Doctor is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Martinez. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.6, 2.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
At the top of the Martinez list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (4.2 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Martinez Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Martinez, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Martinez
Most ice maker calls in Martinez 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).
Questions to Ask a Martinez Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Martinez, CA
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Do you cover Martinez and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Martinez
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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 Martinez technician a trip for parts.