When an ice maker in Carpinteria stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Carpinteria
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carpinteria. The rest are spread across Santa Barbara (11), Oxnard (11), and Ventura (10). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Nearest on the list: Viking Appliance Network, around 7.1 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.7, 7.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
First up for Carpinteria: Superman Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rodeo Appliance (7.8 miles away, based in Montecito, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ventura (17.5 miles away, based in Ventura, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Carpinteria
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 Carpinteria. Freezer repair in Carpinteria.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 and fill tube replacement: $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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Carpinteria Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carpinteria, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Carpinteria
Ice Maker Repair Near Carpinteria
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 Carpinteria technician a trip for parts.