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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Seal Beach and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Seal Beach, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Seal Beach. 3 of them are based in Seal Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Long Beach (11), Huntington Beach (10), and Hawaiian Gardens (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Advanced Seal Beach Appliance Solutions Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Seal Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Seal Beach: Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (28.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (13.1 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Appliance Care (28.7 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair USA (5.9 miles away, based in Buena Park, 4.8 stars from 439 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Seal Beach
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Seal Beach. Ice maker repair in Seal Beach.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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 Seal Beach, CA
Most ice machine calls in Seal Beach 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).
Questions to Ask a Seal Beach Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Seal Beach, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Seal Beach
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Before you call a Seal Beach 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.