An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Bostonia list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Bostonia
Within 30 miles of Bostonia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across El Cajon (22), La Mesa (9), and San Diego (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Econo Appliance Service, about 0.7 miles away. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bostonia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
First up for Bostonia: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.7 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Center (11.6 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.9 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramics Refrigerators Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Poway, 4.8 stars from 64 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Bostonia
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bostonia
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bostonia, CA
Most ice maker calls in Bostonia 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).
Before You Book in Bostonia
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bostonia, CA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Bostonia do these technicians cover?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bostonia
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Before you call a Bostonia 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.