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 Carson, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Carson, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carson. 4 of them are based in Carson itself, and the rest are spread across Torrance (13), Long Beach (10), and Gardena (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Dominguez Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
At the top of the Carson list: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (27.6 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (22.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (20.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carson
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 Carson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carson.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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 Carson, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 Carson
Most ice machine calls in Carson 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 Carson
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carson, CA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Carson
Ice Machine Repair Near Carson
Before you call a Carson 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.