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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Sunnyvale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sunnyvale. 14 list an address in Sunnyvale, and the rest are spread across Mountain View (14), Santa Clara (7), and Cupertino (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Baytech Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
Closest matches for Sunnyvale: Refrigerator Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (3.9 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (6.3 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance Services (1.6 miles away, based in Santa Clara, 4.5 stars from 893 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sunnyvale, CA
Most ice maker calls in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sunnyvale, CA
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Before you call a Sunnyvale 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.