When an ice machine in San Marino 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 Marino and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in San Marino, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Marino. 3 of them are based in San Marino itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (18), South Pasadena (4), and Alhambra (4). The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Reliable San Marino Appliance Solutions, around 0.4 miles out.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
The leading options for San Marino are Pros Fix Appliances (9.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (7.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (20.3 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Marino
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for San Marino. Ice maker repair in San Marino.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in San Marino, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Marino, CA
Most ice machine calls in San Marino 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 Marino
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Marino, CA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near San Marino do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in San Marino
Ice Machine Repair Near San Marino
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 Marino technician a trip for parts.