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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Brea and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Brea
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brea. 4 of them are based in Brea itself, and the rest are spread across Fullerton (9), Placentia (8), and Anaheim (8). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is V&T Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
The leading options for Brea are Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Orange, 4.8 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OC Appliance Doctor (8.9 miles away, based in Anaheim, 4.9 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in City of Industry, 4.7 stars from 429 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Brea
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Brea.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Brea
Most ice maker calls in Brea 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 Brea
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Brea, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Which areas near Brea do these technicians cover?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Brea
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Brea faster and cheaper.