Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Murrieta, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Murrieta
Within 30 miles of Murrieta there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 of them are based in Murrieta itself, and the rest are spread across Temecula (10), Menifee (6), and Lake Elsinore (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. SERVICE TECHNICIAN is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Murrieta.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
First up for Murrieta: Trusted Appliance Care (26.2 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TNE Service (5.5 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.9 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SoCal Appliance Co. (4.7 miles away, based in Temecula, 5.0 stars from 814 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Murrieta
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 Murrieta is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Murrieta.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Murrieta, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Murrieta
Most ice machine calls in Murrieta 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 Murrieta
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Murrieta, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Murrieta faster.