Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Cambria, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Cambria
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Cambria. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Atascadero (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. The closest is The Best Appliance Guy, about 22.0 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cambria is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.0, 22.8, 23.0 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
At the top of the Cambria list: Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.6 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (40.8 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center (23.0 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 3.7 stars from 46 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Cambria is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cambria.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Cambria, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Cambria
Most ice machine calls in Cambria 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 Cambria
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cambria, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Cambria?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Cambria
Ice Machine Repair Near Cambria
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 Cambria technician a trip for parts.