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. The Oxnard list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Oxnard, CA
40 repair companies serve Oxnard from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Oxnard, and other nearby bases include Camarillo (12), Ventura (10), and Newbury Park (2). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Oxnard Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Oxnard. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 0.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Oxnard are Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sunset Air Conditioning & Heating (3.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excel Oxnard Appliance Techs (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ventura (6.4 miles away, based in Ventura, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Oxnard
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 Oxnard is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oxnard.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Oxnard, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
What Oxnard Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Oxnard 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Oxnard
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oxnard, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Oxnard
Ice Machine Repair Near Oxnard
Before you call a Oxnard 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.