When an ice maker in Fontana 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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Fontana
40 repair companies serve Fontana from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Fontana, and the rest are spread across San Bernardino (11), Rancho Cucamonga (9), and Riverside (7). The closest is ExpertFix Solutions, about 0.8 miles away. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fontana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
The leading options for Fontana are Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (8.0 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Ontario, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Ontario, 4.7 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fontana
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
What Fontana Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fontana 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 Fontana
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Fontana, CA
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Fontana faster and cheaper.