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 Pablo, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near San Pablo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Pablo. 1 list an address in San Pablo, and other nearby bases include Richmond (8), Berkeley (7), and El Cerrito (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Modern Appliance Service Partners is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from San Pablo. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.5, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for San Pablo are Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (12.6 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixitBay LLC (12.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Refrigeration Services Co (11.5 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a San Pablo 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 Pablo.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Pablo
Before you give up on the ice maker in San Pablo, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around San Pablo
Most ice maker calls in San Pablo 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 Pablo Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Pablo, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How much does ice maker repair cost in San Pablo?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in San Pablo
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a San Pablo 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.