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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving La Quinta and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near La Quinta
Within 30 miles of La Quinta there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in La Quinta, and the rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Indio (6). 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Jade La Quinta Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from La Quinta. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 5.7, 5.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
First up for La Quinta: Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (15.9 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick n' Easy Appliance Service (7.7 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.8 stars from 601 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in La Quinta
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Quinta is the better fit. Ice maker repair in La Quinta.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for La Quinta
Most ice machine calls in La Quinta 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 La Quinta
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Quinta, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in La Quinta
Ice Machine Repair Near La Quinta
Before you call a La Quinta 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.