When an ice maker in El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante and the Riverside County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in El Sobrante, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of El Sobrante. Other nearby bases include Riverside (21), Corona (8), and Moreno Valley (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is Clayton Appliance & Repairs Help, about 2.6 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 2.7, 3.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the El Sobrante list: Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair San Bernardino (9.1 miles away, based in Eastvale, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Corona, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Quality Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Riverside, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a El Sobrante Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
What El Sobrante Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: El Sobrante, CA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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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 El Sobrante technician a trip for parts.