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. The Desert Hot Springs list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Desert Hot Springs, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Desert Hot Springs. 4 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). Nearest on the list: Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Desert Hot Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
At the top of the Desert Hot Springs list: Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A To Z Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Desert Hot Springs
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
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 Desert Hot Springs is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Desert Hot Springs.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Desert Hot Springs, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Desert Hot Springs, CA
Most ice machine calls in Desert Hot Springs 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Desert Hot Springs
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Desert Hot Springs and nearby towns?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Desert Hot Springs
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 Desert Hot Springs technician a trip for parts.