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 Seaside and the Monterey County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Seaside
34 repair companies serve Seaside from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Conner's Appliance, around 3.4 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 5.5, 5.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
First up for Seaside: Commercial Service Co. (10.3 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Golden State Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Monterey (6.2 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Seaside
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Seaside
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Seaside. Ice maker repair in Seaside.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Seaside, 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Around Seaside
Most ice machine calls in Seaside 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Seaside
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Seaside, CA
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Before you call a Seaside 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.