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. 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 Repair Companies Near Lakewood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lakewood. 1 of them are based in Lakewood itself, and the rest are spread across Long Beach (15), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Cerritos (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Local Appliance Repair Service in Lakewood is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Lakewood.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
First up for Lakewood: Pros Fix Appliances (23.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (21.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lakewood
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- 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 Lakewood is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lakewood.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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.
What Lakewood Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lakewood 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 Lakewood
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lakewood, CA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Which areas near Lakewood do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lakewood
Ice Machine Repair Near Lakewood
Before you call a Lakewood 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.