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. 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 South San Francisco, CA
Within 30 miles of South San Francisco there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 of them are based in South San Francisco itself, and other nearby bases include Daly City (12), San Francisco (7), and San Bruno (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Synergy Home Services is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from South San Francisco. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South San Francisco. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.6 |
Closest matches for South San Francisco: Triton Appliance repair (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (6.4 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Master Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South San Francisco
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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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What South San Francisco Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in South San Francisco 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in South San Francisco
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South San Francisco, CA
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Before you call a South San Francisco 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.