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 Pasadena and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near South Pasadena
Within 30 miles of South Pasadena there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in South Pasadena itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (16), Alhambra (4), and Los Angeles (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Fix And Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the South Pasadena list: Pros Fix Appliances (7.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (5.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (18.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in South Pasadena
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Pasadena
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Pasadena. Ice maker repair in South Pasadena.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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
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.
Local Notes for South Pasadena
Most ice machine calls in South Pasadena 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 Pasadena
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: South Pasadena, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in South Pasadena
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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 Pasadena technician a trip for parts.