A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Bostonia list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Bostonia, CA
Within 30 miles of Bostonia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include El Cajon (22), La Mesa (9), and San Diego (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Econo Appliance Service, about 0.7 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.2, 1.3 |
The leading options for Bostonia are Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air (1.3 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.7 stars from 3,644 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliances (5.9 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.8 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Appliance Repair El Cajon CA (2.5 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.8 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bostonia
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bostonia
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 Bostonia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bostonia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Bostonia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Bostonia
Most ice machine calls in Bostonia 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).
Before You Book in Bostonia
- 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 give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bostonia, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Bostonia?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Bostonia, CA
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Before you call a Bostonia 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.