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 La Canada Flintridge list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near La Canada Flintridge
40 repair companies serve La Canada Flintridge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Glendale (26), La Cañada Flintridge (5), and Pasadena (4). Nearest on the list: Factory Appliance Repair of La Cañada Flintridge, around 0.4 miles out. 2 list ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Canada Flintridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
Closest matches for La Canada Flintridge: Pros Fix Appliances (4.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (14.6 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (5.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 La Canada Flintridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in La Canada Flintridge.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in La Canada Flintridge, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around La Canada Flintridge
Most ice machine calls in La Canada Flintridge 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 La Canada Flintridge Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Canada Flintridge, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near La Canada Flintridge
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 La Canada Flintridge technician a trip for parts.