When an ice machine in Garnet slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Technicians Serving Garnet, CA
40 repair companies serve Garnet from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Jay P Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.3, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
At the top of the Garnet list: Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (8.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A To Z Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Garnet
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Garnet. Ice maker repair in Garnet.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Garnet, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Garnet
Most ice machine calls in Garnet 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 Garnet
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Garnet, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Garnet 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.