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. The La Presa list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in La Presa, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Presa. The rest are spread across La Mesa (10), Chula Vista (9), and San Diego (6). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Arventra Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.4 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Presa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for La Presa: Chula Vista Appliance Repair Center (4.6 miles away, based in Chula Vista, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Appliances (6.0 miles away, based in Chula Vista, 4.8 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SpeedMates Home Services (6.0 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.7 stars from 104 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
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in La Presa
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for La Presa. Ice maker repair in La Presa.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around La Presa
Most ice machine calls in La Presa 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 Presa Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Presa, CA
Which areas near La Presa do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 La Presa faster.