When an ice machine in Lake Mathews slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lake Mathews, CA
Within 30 miles of Lake Mathews there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Riverside (17), Moreno Valley (6), and Perris (5). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 6.8 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 6.9, 7.2 |
At the top of the Lake Mathews list: Trusted Appliance Care (25.3 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Corona, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Lake Mathews is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Mathews.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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 Lake Mathews, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Lake Mathews
Most ice machine calls in Lake Mathews 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 Lake Mathews
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Mathews, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Which areas near Lake Mathews do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lake Mathews
Ice Machine Repair Near Lake Mathews
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 Lake Mathews technician a trip for parts.