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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ontario, CA
Within 30 miles of Ontario there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 of them are based in Ontario itself, and other nearby bases include Rancho Cucamonga (9), Chino (5), and Pomona (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Oscaryyaz Appliances Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.3, 2.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
At the top of the Ontario list: Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (3.8 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ERA Service Appliance repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chino, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair San Bernardino (7.2 miles away, based in Eastvale, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Ontario. Ice maker repair in Ontario.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ontario, CA
Most ice machine calls in Ontario 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 Ontario
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ontario, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ontario, CA
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Ontario technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.