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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Calexico and the Imperial County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Calexico
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Calexico. 1 list an address in Calexico, and the rest are spread across Yuma (3), San Luis (2), and El Centro (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Wyatt Appliance Repairs Co, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 6 businesses. Calexico is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calexico. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 5.6, 43.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
At the top of the Calexico list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in El Centro, 4.6 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wyatt Appliance Repairs Co (0.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Yuma Appliance LLC (59.2 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.6 stars from 65 reviews); Appliance Solutions (49.1 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Calexico
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Calexico
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 Calexico is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Calexico.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Calexico Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Calexico 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Calexico
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Calexico, CA
Do you cover Calexico and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Calexico 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.