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. Below are the companies within reach of Santa Barbara, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Santa Barbara
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Barbara. 11 of them are based in Santa Barbara itself, and other nearby bases include Goleta (5), Ventura (5), and Montecito (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Superior Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Barbara. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
Closest matches for Santa Barbara: Superman Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (1.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Corral Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Santa Barbara
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Barbara
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Santa Barbara. Ice maker repair in Santa Barbara.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Santa Barbara Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Barbara, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Santa Barbara?
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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 Santa Barbara technician a trip for parts.