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 Fernando and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in San Fernando, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Fernando. 6 of them are based in San Fernando itself, and other nearby bases include Sylmar (3), Mission Hills (3), and Granada Hills (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Marconi Appliance Services, around 0.3 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Fernando. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
The leading options for San Fernando are ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (6.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (13.0 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (15.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 San Fernando. Ice maker repair in San Fernando.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in San Fernando, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for San Fernando
Most ice machine calls in San Fernando 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 San Fernando
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Fernando, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Fernando technician a trip for parts.