When an ice machine in Simi Valley slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Simi Valley, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Simi Valley, CA
40 repair companies serve Simi Valley from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Simi Valley itself, and the rest are spread across Thousand Oaks (11), Oak Park (4), and Agoura Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 31 businesses. Nearest on the list: US Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Simi Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Simi Valley list: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (17.4 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (28.5 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Simi Valley
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Simi Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Simi Valley.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Simi Valley, 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Simi Valley
Most ice machine calls in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley
- 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)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Simi Valley, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Simi Valley
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Simi Valley technician a trip for parts.