A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Joshua Tree and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Joshua Tree, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Joshua Tree. 2 of them are based in Joshua Tree itself, and the rest are spread across Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: SCV Appliance Repair, around 5.3 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 8.0, 15.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
First up for Joshua Tree: Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (25.1 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A To Z Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Joshua Tree
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Joshua Tree
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Joshua Tree. Ice maker repair in Joshua Tree.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Joshua Tree, CA
Most ice machine calls in Joshua Tree 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Joshua Tree
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Joshua Tree, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Joshua Tree?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Joshua Tree technician a trip for parts.