Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Desert Palms and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Desert Palms, CA
Within 30 miles of Desert Palms there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (10), and Indio (6). 12 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Master Tech Mechanical, about 1.1 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 3.3, 3.9 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for Desert Palms: Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rapid Appliance Services (9.1 miles away, based in Desert Hot Springs, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Mechanical (1.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.5 stars from 33 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Desert Palms Ice Maker Call
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 Desert Palms. Freezer repair in Desert Palms.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Desert Palms, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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 Desert Palms
Most ice maker calls in Desert Palms 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 Desert Palms
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Desert Palms, CA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Desert Palms
Ice Maker Repair Near Desert Palms
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 Desert Palms technician a trip for parts.