When an ice machine in Brea slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Brea
Within 30 miles of Brea there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Brea, and the rest are spread across Fullerton (9), Placentia (8), and Anaheim (8). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses. Nearest on the list: V&T Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
The leading options for Brea are Pros Fix Appliances (28.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (26.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Appliance Care (29.5 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Brea. Ice maker repair in Brea.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Brea, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brea, CA
Most ice machine calls in Brea 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 Brea Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Brea, CA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Brea do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Brea, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Brea
Before you call a Brea 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.