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. The Vandenberg Village 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 Vandenberg Village, CA
12 repair companies serve Vandenberg Village from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), Lompoc (4), and Santa Ynez (1). Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is W.A.R.S Warranted Appliance Repair & Service, about 3.8 miles away.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 3.9, 5.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
At the top of the Vandenberg Village list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tikal Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.9 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (29.1 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Vandenberg Village
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 Vandenberg Village is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Vandenberg Village.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Vandenberg Village
Most ice machine calls in Vandenberg Village 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 Vandenberg Village
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Vandenberg Village, CA
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Vandenberg Village, CA
Ice Machine Repair Near Vandenberg Village
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 Vandenberg Village technician a trip for parts.