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 Twentynine Palms list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Twentynine Palms, CA
40 repair companies serve Twentynine Palms from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Palm Desert (10), Palm Springs (8), and Indio (6). The farthest listed company is about 35 miles out. Of those, 2 mention ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Big Screen TV Specialist, about 14.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses. Twentynine Palms is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Twentynine Palms. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.8, 16.4, 24.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 59 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
First up for Twentynine Palms: Sears Appliance Repair (32.5 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (34.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick n' Easy Appliance Service (32.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.8 stars from 601 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Twentynine Palms is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Twentynine Palms.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Twentynine Palms, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Twentynine Palms, CA
Most ice machine calls in Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Twentynine Palms, CA
Do you cover Twentynine Palms and nearby towns?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Twentynine Palms
Before you call a Twentynine Palms 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.