When an ice machine in San Clemente slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Clemente and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near San Clemente
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Clemente. 5 of them are based in San Clemente itself, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (6), and San Juan Capistrano (4). The closest is More Than a Fix Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Clemente. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for San Clemente are Trusted Appliance Care (6.5 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Royal Star Appliance Services (2.3 miles away, based in Capistrano Beach, 5.0 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); More Than a Fix Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caesar's Appliance Sales & Service (8.2 miles away, based in Laguna Niguel, 4.8 stars from 930 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in San Clemente
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Clemente
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 Clemente is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Clemente.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in San Clemente, 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?
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What San Clemente Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in San Clemente 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 San Clemente Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Clemente, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in San Clemente
Ice Machine Repair Near San Clemente
Before you call a San Clemente 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.