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 West Puente Valley 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 West Puente Valley, CA
40 repair companies serve West Puente Valley from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Whittier (6), La Puente (4), and West Covina (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. CR Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from West Puente Valley.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Puente Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
Closest matches for West Puente Valley: Pros Fix Appliances (18.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (16.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (29.7 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mega Pro Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in West Puente Valley
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Puente Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in West Puente Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Around West Puente Valley
Most ice machine calls in West Puente Valley 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).
Questions to Ask a West Puente Valley Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: West Puente Valley, CA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near West Puente Valley do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a West Puente Valley 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.