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. 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 La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Crescenta-Montrose. 2 list an address in La Crescenta-Montrose, and other nearby bases include Glendale (24), Burbank (7), and La Cañada Flintridge (5). 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: La Crescenta Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Crescenta-Montrose. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
At the top of the La Crescenta-Montrose list: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (12.7 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (6.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for La Crescenta-Montrose. Ice maker repair in La Crescenta-Montrose.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in La Crescenta-Montrose, 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 La Crescenta-Montrose
Most ice machine calls in La Crescenta-Montrose 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 La Crescenta-Montrose
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near La Crescenta-Montrose do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a La Crescenta-Montrose 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.