An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. 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.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near El Rio
Within 30 miles of El Rio there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Oxnard (13), Camarillo (12), and Ventura (10). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is The Grill Guys, Inc., about 0.6 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.5, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
The leading options for El Rio are Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ventura (5.3 miles away, based in Ventura, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in El Rio, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for El Rio
Most ice maker calls in El Rio 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).
Before You Book in El Rio
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: El Rio, CA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, El Rio
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Before you call a El Rio 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.