A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lucerne Valley and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lucerne Valley, CA
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lucerne Valley. The rest are spread across Victorville (7), Hesperia (7), and Apple Valley (5). Nearest on the list: Apple Valley Applaince Repair., around 11.4 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lucerne Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.4, 12.3, 16.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
At the top of the Lucerne Valley list: Victorville Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Frigid Works, Inc (21.2 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.7 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.6 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lucerne Valley
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lucerne Valley
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 Lucerne Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lucerne Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lucerne Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lucerne Valley, CA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Lucerne Valley?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lucerne Valley, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Lucerne Valley
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 Lucerne Valley faster.