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. Below are the companies within reach of Home Gardens, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Home Gardens
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Home Gardens. Other nearby bases include Riverside (21), Corona (8), and Norco (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
First up for Home Gardens: Trusted Appliance Care (24.6 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Corona, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair San Bernardino (6.5 miles away, based in Eastvale, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Home Gardens
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- 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 Home Gardens
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 Home Gardens is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Home Gardens.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Home Gardens, CA
Most ice machine calls in Home Gardens 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).
Questions to Ask a Home Gardens Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Home Gardens, CA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Home Gardens
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Home Gardens faster.