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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in San Bernardino, CA
Within 30 miles of San Bernardino there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 18 of them are based in San Bernardino itself, and the rest are spread across Redlands (6), Fontana (4), and Highland (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses. The closest is Ravenwood Appliance & Repairs Pros, about 0.4 miles away.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
First up for San Bernardino: Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redlands Refrigerator Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Redlands, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Colton Appliance Home Care (4.7 miles away, based in Colton, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Bernardino
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 San Bernardino is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Bernardino.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in San Bernardino, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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 San Bernardino
Most ice machine calls in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Bernardino, CA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does ice machine repair cost in San Bernardino?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a San Bernardino technician a trip for parts.