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 Calipatria, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Calipatria, CA
12 repair companies serve Calipatria from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Indio (6), El Centro (1), and Calexico (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 26.9 miles from Calipatria. The 7 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Calipatria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.9, 32.5, 53.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Calipatria: Sears Appliance Repair (53.9 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in El Centro, 4.6 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wyatt Appliance Repairs Co (32.5 miles away, based in Calexico, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (58.7 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Calipatria
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Calipatria. Ice maker repair in Calipatria.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Calipatria, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Around Calipatria
Most ice machine calls in Calipatria 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 Calipatria
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Calipatria, CA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Calipatria technician a trip for parts.