When an ice machine in California slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The California 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 California, MD
Within 60 miles of California there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (5), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). The farthest listed company is about 47 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 18.7 miles from California. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. California is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.7, 21.3, 22.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 24 |
Closest matches for California: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (43.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR (50.6 miles away, based in Salisbury, 3.5 stars from 11 reviews); Appliance Guys (21.3 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in California
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 California is the better fit. Ice maker repair in California.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in California, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for California
Most ice machine calls in California come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near California
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: California, MD
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near California do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Related Repair Pages for California
Ice Machine Repair Near California
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 California faster.