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. Below are the companies within reach of California, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near California
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of California. 1 of them are based in California itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (11), Uniontown (3), and Connellsville (2). Nearest on the list: California Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from California. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 6.3, 8.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for California: YinzerFix Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Washington, 4.9 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (23.3 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in California
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 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.
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for California
Most ice machine calls in California come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a California Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: California, PA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in California
Ice Machine Repair Near California
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 California technician a trip for parts.