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 El Cajon and the San Diego County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near El Cajon
40 repair companies serve El Cajon from within 30 miles. 22 of them are based in El Cajon itself, and other nearby bases include La Mesa (9), San Diego (3), and Santee (2). Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. The closest is Rapid El Cajon Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Cajon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for El Cajon: Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 3,644 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.8 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Appliance Repair El Cajon CA (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in El Cajon
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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 El Cajon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in El Cajon.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 El Cajon
Most ice machine calls in El Cajon 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 El Cajon
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: El Cajon, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in El Cajon, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near El Cajon
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 El Cajon technician a trip for parts.