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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
40 repair companies serve Tamalpais-Homestead Valley from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across San Francisco (18), San Rafael (10), and Mill Valley (5). 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Pro Appliance Services LLC, around 0.9 miles out. Across 30 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley: FixitBay LLC (8.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Solution Appliances (7.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (7.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Tamalpais-Homestead Valley technician a trip for parts.