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 El Paso de Robles and the San Luis Obispo County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in El Paso de Robles, CA
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of El Paso de Robles. Other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Atascadero (2). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. The closest is Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center, about 1.9 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether El Paso de Robles is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 9.8, 10.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
First up for El Paso de Robles: Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center (1.9 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 3.7 stars from 46 reviews); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (36.1 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Paso de Robles is the better fit. Ice maker repair in El Paso de Robles.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around El Paso de Robles
Most ice machine calls in El Paso de Robles 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).
Before You Book in El Paso de Robles
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: El Paso de Robles, CA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in El Paso de Robles
Ice Machine Repair Near El Paso de Robles
Before you call a El Paso de Robles 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.