Ice Machine
Repair, Cleaning & Installation
No ice means unhappy customers and lost bar revenue. Scale buildup, low production, dirty ice, compressor failures, error codes — we service Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, and all commercial ice machine brands across the Bay Area.
Ice Machine Services
Complete repair, deep cleaning, and installation for all commercial ice machine types and brands.
Low Production & Breakdown Repair
Not making enough ice or none at all? We diagnose compressor issues, water inlet valve failures, harvest assist problems, bin switch malfunctions, and control board errors. Most repairs completed same visit with parts in stock.
Deep Cleaning & Descaling
Scale buildup is the #1 cause of low ice production. We perform full descaling of the evaporator plate, sanitize water lines and the ice bin, replace water filters, and clean condenser coils. Essential for Bay Area water with high mineral content.
Water System & Filtration
Water filter replacement, inlet valve repair, water line connections, drain line service, and water pressure adjustments. Proper filtration extends evaporator life and improves ice quality and taste.
Compressor & Refrigerant Service
Compressor diagnostics, refrigerant leak detection and repair, hot gas valve service, and expansion valve replacement. All refrigerant work performed under EPA 608 regulations with proper recovery equipment.
New Ice Machine Installation
Full installations including water supply connection, drain line setup, electrical wiring, and bin/dispenser configuration. We help size the right machine for your daily needs — from 200 lb/day bar units to 2,000+ lb/day production systems.
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled cleaning, descaling, filter replacement, and performance checks every 6 months (quarterly for high-volume). Keeps production at rated capacity and extends equipment life. See maintenance plans.
Commercial Ice Machine Repair: What to Know
Commercial ice machines are more complex than most people realize. They combine a refrigeration system, water supply, and mechanical harvest mechanism into one unit that needs to produce hundreds of pounds of clean ice daily. When any part of that system fails, production drops or stops entirely.
The Bay Area presents specific challenges for ice machines. High mineral content in local water accelerates scale buildup on evaporator plates — the #1 cause of reduced ice production. Warm ambient temperatures in kitchens (especially near cooking equipment) force condensers to work harder, shortening compressor life. And California food safety regulations require ice machines to be properly maintained and sanitized.
Types of Ice Machines We Service
Modular ice makers (head units on bins), undercounter ice machines, countertop dispensers, ice and water combo units, flake ice machines, nugget ice machines, and large-capacity production units. We handle cube, half-cube, flake, nugget, and crescent ice types from all manufacturers.
Brands We Service
Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Follett, and Koolaire. We carry common parts for Manitowoc and Hoshizaki (the two most popular brands) and can source specialty components within 24 hours for other manufacturers.
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Ice Machine Service Across 3 Bay Area Counties
Commercial ice machine repair, cleaning, and installation throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties. Based in Los Gatos.
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Repair, deep cleaning, or new installation — one call covers it. All brands, same-day service available.
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