When an ice maker in Castroville 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Castroville and the Monterey County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Castroville, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Castroville. The rest are spread across Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 6.4 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.4, 6.6, 6.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 45 |
First up for Castroville: Golden State Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Castroville. Freezer repair in Castroville.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Castroville
Before you give up on the ice maker in Castroville, 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
Around Castroville
Most ice maker calls in Castroville 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 Castroville Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Castroville, CA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Castroville
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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 Castroville technician a trip for parts.