When an ice machine in Los Alamitos slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos, CA
40 repair companies serve Los Alamitos from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Los Alamitos, and the rest are spread across Long Beach (8), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Buena Park (4). Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Alpha Appliance Repair Los Alamitos is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Los Alamitos.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
At the top of the Los Alamitos list: Pros Fix Appliances (27.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (25.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (11.1 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Los Alamitos. Ice maker repair in Los Alamitos.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Los Alamitos, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Los Alamitos
Most ice machine calls in Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Los Alamitos, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Los Alamitos
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 Los Alamitos technician a trip for parts.