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. Below are the companies within reach of Santa Fe Springs, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Santa Fe Springs, CA
40 repair companies serve Santa Fe Springs from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Santa Fe Springs, and the rest are spread across Downey (11), Whittier (9), and Buena Park (4). Nearest on the list: General Service Plumbing Whittier, around 2.1 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.5, 2.9 |
Closest matches for Santa Fe Springs: Pros Fix Appliances (19.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (17.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (29.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (20.0 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Santa Fe Springs
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Fe Springs
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 Santa Fe Springs is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Santa Fe Springs.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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 and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Santa Fe Springs
Most ice machine calls in Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Santa Fe Springs do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Santa Fe Springs 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.