A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving South El Monte and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near South El Monte
40 repair companies serve South El Monte from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in South El Monte itself, and the rest are spread across Whittier (7), La Puente (4), and Alhambra (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Angry Chef Kitchen Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from South El Monte. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.0, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the South El Monte list: Pros Fix Appliances (14.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (12.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (25.5 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 South El Monte is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South El Monte.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 South El Monte, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What South El Monte Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in South El Monte 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 South El Monte
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South El Monte, CA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in South El Monte?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in South El Monte
Ice Machine Repair Near South El Monte
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 South El Monte technician a trip for parts.