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. The San Juan Capistrano list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Juan Capistrano. 4 list an address in San Juan Capistrano, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (6), and Dana Point (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Ace Trabuco Canyon Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
First up for San Juan Capistrano: Trusted Appliance Care (2.8 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Royal Star Appliance Services (3.8 miles away, based in Capistrano Beach, 5.0 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caesar's Appliance Sales & Service (4.0 miles away, based in Laguna Niguel, 4.8 stars from 930 reviews, lists Saturday hours); More Than a Fix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in San Clemente, 5.0 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in San Juan Capistrano
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Juan Capistrano
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 Juan Capistrano is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Juan Capistrano.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in San Juan Capistrano, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What San Juan Capistrano Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in San Juan Capistrano 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in San Juan Capistrano
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Juan Capistrano technician a trip for parts.