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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Big Bear City
Within 30 miles of Big Bear City there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Yucaipa (6), Redlands (6), and San Bernardino (5). Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Adam Evans Service Technician is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from Big Bear City. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 20.2, 21.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
The leading options for Big Bear City are Family Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redlands Refrigerator Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Redlands, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Big Bear City
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Big Bear City. Freezer repair in Big Bear City.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Big Bear City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Big Bear City 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Big Bear City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Big Bear City, CA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Which areas near Big Bear City do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Big Bear City
Ice Maker Repair Near Big Bear City
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Big Bear City technician a trip for parts.