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. Below are the companies within reach of Colton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Colton
Within 30 miles of Colton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Colton, and the rest are spread across San Bernardino (18), Riverside (10), and Redlands (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Master Tech Mechanical, about 0.7 miles away. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.7, 2.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Colton list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Quality Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Riverside, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Colton
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Colton
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 Colton.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Colton
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Colton
Most ice maker calls in Colton 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 Colton Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Colton, CA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Colton technician a trip for parts.