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. Below are the companies within reach of Millbrae, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Millbrae
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Millbrae. 2 list an address in Millbrae, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (12), San Mateo (9), and South San Francisco (8). 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Any Appliance Repair, Inc., around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Millbrae. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.9 |
At the top of the Millbrae list: Appliance Repair Today (3.2 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triton Appliance repair (5.2 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); UsProRepair (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Millbrae, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Millbrae
Most ice maker calls in Millbrae 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 Millbrae
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Millbrae, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Which areas near Millbrae do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Millbrae
Ice Maker Repair Near Millbrae
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 Millbrae technician a trip for parts.