Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The South Whittier list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in South Whittier, CA
Within 30 miles of South Whittier there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Downey (10), Whittier (9), and Buena Park (5). Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Alvaappliancerepair, around 1.9 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.1, 2.1 |
At the top of the South Whittier list: Pros Fix Appliances (20.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (18.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Whittier
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 Whittier is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Whittier.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in South Whittier, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Around South Whittier
Most ice machine calls in South Whittier 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 South Whittier
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Whittier, CA
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Before you call a South Whittier 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.