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. The Irvine list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Irvine, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Irvine. 33 of them are based in Irvine itself, and other nearby bases include Tustin (4), Laguna Hills (2), and Lake Forest (1). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Irvine. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 5.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Irvine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
The leading options for Irvine are Trusted Appliance Care (12.1 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (29.0 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Irvine
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Irvine
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 Irvine is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Irvine.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Irvine, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Irvine
Most ice machine calls in Irvine 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 Irvine
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Irvine, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Irvine
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Irvine 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.