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 Novato and the Marin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Novato
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Novato. 5 list an address in Novato, and the rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (6), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Novato Appliance Repair Co. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Novato. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 19 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.1, 1.9 |
| 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 Novato are Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Center (19.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Novato. Freezer repair in Novato.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Novato, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- 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.
What Novato Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Novato 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 Novato
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Novato, CA
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Ice Maker Repair Near Novato
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Novato faster and cheaper.