Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Desert Palms and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Desert Palms
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Desert Palms. Other nearby bases include Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (10), and Indio (6). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Master Tech Mechanical, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 3.3, 3.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
At the top of the Desert Palms list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick n' Easy Appliance Service (3.9 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.8 stars from 601 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Desert Palms. Ice maker repair in Desert Palms.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Desert Palms
Most ice machine calls in Desert Palms 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 Desert Palms
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Desert Palms, 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 Desert Palms technician a trip for parts.