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 Rancho Palos Verdes, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Within 30 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Rancho Palos Verdes, and the rest are spread across Torrance (14), Redondo Beach (5), and Carson (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses. The closest is Prime Appliance Repair Palos Verdes Peninsula, about 0.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rancho Palos Verdes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
At the top of the Rancho Palos Verdes list: Pros Fix Appliances (28.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (27.4 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (15.0 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rancho Palos Verdes
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Rancho Palos Verdes. Ice maker repair in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Rancho Palos Verdes, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Rancho Palos Verdes
Most ice machine calls in Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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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 Rancho Palos Verdes faster.