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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Commerce and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Commerce
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Commerce. The rest are spread across Downey (11), Los Angeles (7), and South Gate (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Harper Appliance Repairs LLC, about 2.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Commerce. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
At the top of the Commerce list: Pros Fix Appliances (13.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (11.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (22.4 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Commerce
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Commerce. Ice maker repair in Commerce.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Commerce Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Commerce 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).
Questions to Ask a Commerce Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Commerce, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Which areas near Commerce do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Commerce
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Commerce 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.