An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in San Francisco, CA
Within 30 miles of San Francisco there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 36 of them are based in San Francisco itself, and the rest are spread across Daly City (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sub-Zero Appliance Experts, about 0.2 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
Closest matches for San Francisco: FixitBay LLC (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews); Smart Solution Appliances (2.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in San Francisco
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a San Francisco 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 Francisco.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What San Francisco Owners Should Know
San Francisco's designated local landmark districts include residential areas such as Alamo Square and Liberty Hill, known for Victorian and Edwardian houses and flats. Source: SF Planning - Existing Local Landmark Districts
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 San Francisco
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Francisco, CA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in San Francisco
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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 Francisco faster and cheaper.