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 Silver Lakes, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Silver Lakes, CA
Within 30 miles of Silver Lakes there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Victorville (7), Hesperia (7), and Apple Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix in Victorville, about 15.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.2, 15.8, 16.0 |
First up for Silver Lakes: Victorville Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Frigid Works, Inc (18.2 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.7 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.6 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AA TV AND APPLIANCES LLC SALES AND REPAIRS (17.6 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.8 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Lakes
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Silver Lakes. Ice maker repair in Silver Lakes.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
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 Silver Lakes Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Silver Lakes 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 Silver Lakes
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Silver Lakes, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Which areas near Silver Lakes do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Silver Lakes 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.