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 San Jose and the Santa Clara County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near San Jose
40 repair companies serve San Jose from within 30 miles. 36 list an address in San Jose, and other nearby bases include Campbell (4). Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is A Go Home Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the San Jose list: Art Appliance (3.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (5.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (8.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in San Jose
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 Jose.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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.
Local Notes for San Jose
Most ice maker calls in San Jose 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 San Jose
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Jose, CA
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in San Jose
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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 Jose faster and cheaper.