When an ice maker in San Carlos stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of San Carlos, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near San Carlos
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Carlos. 7 of them are based in San Carlos itself, and the rest are spread across Redwood City (18), Belmont (7), and San Mateo (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Speedy Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from San Carlos. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Carlos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
At the top of the San Carlos list: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (1.8 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (7.2 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Commercial Home Products (6.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in San Carlos
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a San Carlos Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in San Carlos.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Carlos
Most ice maker calls in San Carlos 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 San Carlos Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Carlos, CA
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Before you call a San Carlos technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.