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. Below are the companies within reach of Riverside, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Riverside
Within 30 miles of Riverside there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 21 of them are based in Riverside itself, and the rest are spread across Moreno Valley (9), Corona (4), and Norco (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Urban Appliances Tech Services, about 1.2 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
First up for Riverside: Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Corona, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Riverside
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Riverside. Ice maker repair in Riverside.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Riverside, CA
Most ice machine calls in Riverside 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 Riverside
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Riverside, CA
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Riverside 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.