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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Thousand Oaks and the Ventura County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Thousand Oaks
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Thousand Oaks. 14 of them are based in Thousand Oaks itself, and other nearby bases include Westlake Village (6), Moorpark (5), and Oak Park (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 28 businesses. Nearest on the list: Reliable Home Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thousand Oaks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
The leading options for Thousand Oaks are ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (24.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Appliance Service (3.9 miles away, based in Westlake Village, 4.9 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix in The Oaks (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Thousand Oaks. Ice maker repair in Thousand Oaks.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Thousand Oaks
Most ice machine calls in Thousand Oaks 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Thousand Oaks
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Thousand Oaks, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Thousand Oaks
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 Thousand Oaks technician a trip for parts.