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 Cathedral City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Cathedral City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cathedral City. 5 of them are based in Cathedral City itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Desert Hot Springs (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Palm Springs Sub-Zero Service Co, around 1.3 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cathedral City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
Closest matches for Cathedral City: Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (3.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A To Z Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Cathedral City. Ice maker repair in Cathedral City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Cathedral City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cathedral City, CA
Most ice machine calls in Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cathedral City, CA
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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 Cathedral City technician a trip for parts.