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 Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Los Angeles
40 repair companies serve Los Angeles from within 30 miles. 8 of them are based in Los Angeles itself, and other nearby bases include West Hollywood (12), Beverly Hills (12), and North Hollywood (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Fusion Appliance Repair West, around 1.9 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 37 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 25 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
First up for Los Angeles: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (6.7 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (8.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (9.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Los Angeles
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Angeles. Ice maker repair in Los Angeles.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Los Angeles, 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Los Angeles Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Los Angeles 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).
Before You Book in Los Angeles
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Los Angeles, CA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Which areas near Los Angeles do these technicians cover?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Los Angeles faster.