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 San Bruno, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving San Bruno, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Bruno. 5 of them are based in San Bruno itself, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (12), Daly City (9), and South San Francisco (8). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Smart Appliances Corp., about 0.4 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the San Bruno list: Triton Appliance repair (2.9 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (5.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); UsProRepair (2.8 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in San Bruno
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in San Bruno
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in San Bruno
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 San Bruno
Most ice maker calls in San Bruno 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 San Bruno
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: San Bruno, CA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in San Bruno
Ice Maker Repair Near San Bruno
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in San Bruno faster and cheaper.