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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near El Sobrante
40 repair companies serve El Sobrante from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Riverside (21), Corona (8), and Moreno Valley (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Clayton Appliance & Repairs Help, about 2.6 miles away.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 2.7, 3.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
The leading options for El Sobrante are Trusted Appliance Care (25.2 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Corona, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in El Sobrante
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for El Sobrante. Ice maker repair in El Sobrante.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
What El Sobrante Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in El Sobrante 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 Sobrante
- 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)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: El Sobrante, CA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a El Sobrante 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.