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. 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 Mateo, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Mateo. 17 list an address in San Mateo, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Appliance Diamond, about 0.3 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for San Mateo: Appliance Repair Today (2.8 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (3.5 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in San Mateo
Before you give up on the ice maker in San Mateo, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around San Mateo
Most ice maker calls in San Mateo 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 Mateo
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, San Mateo
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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 Mateo faster and cheaper.