When an ice machine in Livingston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Livingston, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Livingston, CA
Within 30 miles of Livingston there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Turlock (4), and Merced (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Nearest on the list: Turlock Appliance Repair-Parts, around 4.8 miles out.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 7.0, 9.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
First up for Livingston: Telos Repair Inc. (11.3 miles away, based in Turlock, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ikes Appliance and Associates (9.8 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Inc (16.0 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Livingston
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Livingston. Ice maker repair in Livingston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Livingston, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Around Livingston
Most ice machine calls in Livingston 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 Livingston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Livingston, CA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Livingston
Before you call a Livingston 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.