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. The Chino Hills list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Chino Hills, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chino Hills. 3 list an address in Chino Hills, and other nearby bases include Yorba Linda (6), Anaheim (6), and Chino (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: American Appliance Repair, around 2.3 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 3.5, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Chino Hills: Trusted Appliance Care (28.8 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (26.7 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ERA Service Appliance repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chino, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair San Bernardino (7.2 miles away, based in Eastvale, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Chino Hills is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Chino Hills.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chino Hills, CA
Most ice machine calls in Chino Hills 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chino Hills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chino Hills, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Chino Hills and nearby towns?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Chino Hills
Ice Machine Repair Near Chino Hills
Before you call a Chino Hills 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.