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 Maria, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Santa Maria
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Maria. 6 list an address in Santa Maria, and other nearby bases include Lompoc (4), San Luis Obispo (4), and Arroyo Grande (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Ib-solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Santa Maria. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Maria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.2, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
First up for Santa Maria: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (15.4 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ib-solutions (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Maria
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 Maria is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Santa Maria.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Santa Maria
Most ice machine calls in Santa Maria 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 Maria
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Maria, CA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Santa Maria
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Santa Maria faster.