Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Aliso Viejo, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Aliso Viejo
Within 30 miles of Aliso Viejo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Aliso Viejo, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (7), and Laguna Beach (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Aliso Viejo Geary Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.4 miles away. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 35 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Aliso Viejo list: Trusted Appliance Care (5.6 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eclipse Appliance Installation (3.4 miles away, based in Laguna Hills, 4.9 stars from 393 reviews); Solvanta Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Laguna Hills, 5.0 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caesar's Appliance Sales & Service (3.6 miles away, based in Laguna Niguel, 4.8 stars from 930 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Aliso Viejo
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Aliso Viejo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Aliso Viejo.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Aliso Viejo
Most ice machine calls in Aliso Viejo come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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 Aliso Viejo Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Aliso Viejo, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Aliso Viejo and nearby towns?
Related Repair Pages for Aliso Viejo
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Aliso Viejo technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.