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 El Monte and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving El Monte, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of El Monte. 1 of them are based in El Monte itself, and the rest are spread across La Puente (4), Temple City (3), and Baldwin Park (3). Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Complete Appliance Repair El Monte is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from El Monte. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Monte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the El Monte list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Montebello, 4.6 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (5.7 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in City of Industry, 4.7 stars from 429 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for El Monte, CA
Most ice maker calls in El Monte 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 El Monte Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: El Monte, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which areas near El Monte do these technicians cover?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in El Monte
Ice Maker Repair Near El Monte
Before you call a El Monte 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.