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. Below are the companies within reach of Malibu, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Malibu
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Malibu. 1 list an address in Malibu, and the rest are spread across Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Topline Appliance Repair Agoura Hills is the nearest, roughly 7.6 miles from Malibu. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Malibu. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.6, 7.6, 7.7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
Closest matches for Malibu: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (22.0 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Appliance Service (8.3 miles away, based in Westlake Village, 4.9 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krupo Appliance Repair - Calabasas (11.4 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Malibu is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Malibu.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Malibu, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Malibu
Most ice machine calls in Malibu 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 Malibu Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Malibu, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Malibu
Ice Machine Repair Near Malibu
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 Malibu technician a trip for parts.