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 Oakland, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Oakland
40 repair companies serve Oakland from within 30 miles. 30 list an address in Oakland, and the rest are spread across Alameda (4), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Boes Appliance Repair llc is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Oakland. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Oakland are Kerenza Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (10.1 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (11.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Refrigeration Services Co (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oakland
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Oakland
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Oakland
Most ice maker calls in Oakland 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 Oakland
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oakland, CA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oakland
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Oakland faster and cheaper.