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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Calimesa and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Calimesa
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calimesa. 1 of them are based in Calimesa itself, and the rest are spread across Moreno Valley (11), San Bernardino (8), and Yucaipa (6). 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nathaniel Appliance Repairs is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Calimesa. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.3, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Calimesa: Family Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Hemet, 4.7 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Calimesa
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Calimesa
Before you give up on the ice maker in Calimesa, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Calimesa
Most ice maker calls in Calimesa 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 Calimesa Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Calimesa, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Calimesa
Ice Maker Repair Near Calimesa
Before you call a Calimesa 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.