Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Altadena, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Altadena
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Altadena. 1 of them are based in Altadena itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (18), La Cañada Flintridge (5), and South Pasadena (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Rapid Altadena Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Altadena. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.4, 3.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Altadena: A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G and R Appliance Repair LLC (7.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (7.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (8.2 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Altadena
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Altadena
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Altadena. Freezer repair in Altadena.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Altadena
Before you give up on the ice maker in Altadena, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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 Altadena
Most ice maker calls in Altadena come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Altadena Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Altadena, CA
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Before you call a Altadena technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.