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. Below are the companies within reach of West Covina, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near West Covina
40 repair companies serve West Covina from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in West Covina itself, and the rest are spread across Covina (5), La Puente (4), and Diamond Bar (4). Nearest on the list: A Plus Appliance Repair West Covina, around 1.1 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
At the top of the West Covina list: Pros Fix Appliances (21.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (19.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (18.6 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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 West Covina is the better fit. Ice maker repair in West Covina.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What West Covina Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in West Covina 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 West Covina
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: West Covina, CA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in West Covina
Ice Machine Repair Near West Covina
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in West Covina faster.