Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Blythe, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Blythe, CA
Within 64 miles of Blythe there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Blythe itself, and the rest are spread across Lake Havasu City (4) and Yuma (1). The farthest listed company is about 64 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Blythe. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blythe is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Blythe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 61.0, 61.2 |
| Companies within 64 miles | 6 |
At the top of the Blythe list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (61.2 miles away, based in Lake Havasu City, 4.5 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (64.0 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Timberline Appliance Repair Team (61.5 miles away, based in Lake Havasu City, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Blythe
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 Blythe is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Blythe.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Blythe, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Blythe Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Blythe 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 Blythe Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Blythe, CA
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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