A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Costa Mesa and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Costa Mesa
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Costa Mesa. 14 list an address in Costa Mesa, and the rest are spread across Newport Beach (10), Irvine (5), and Huntington Beach (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Moore Appliance Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Costa Mesa. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Costa Mesa list: Trusted Appliance Care (17.8 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (23.4 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Service Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 128 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Costa Mesa
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Costa Mesa
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Costa Mesa. Ice maker repair in Costa Mesa.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Costa Mesa, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Costa Mesa
Most ice machine calls in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Costa Mesa, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Costa Mesa, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa technician a trip for parts.