When an ice maker in Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Fountain Valley, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fountain Valley. 4 list an address in Fountain Valley, and the rest are spread across Huntington Beach (12), Costa Mesa (10), and Santa Ana (7). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Superior Fountain Valley Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fountain Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
Closest matches for Fountain Valley: IOGAI - Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Service (4.1 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 5.0 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntington Beach (2.8 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Santa Ana, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Neilion Inc. Commercial appliance repair. (4.4 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Fountain Valley
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Fountain Valley. Freezer repair in Fountain Valley.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Fountain Valley
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fountain Valley, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fountain Valley
Most ice maker calls in Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fountain Valley, CA
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Before you call a Fountain Valley 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.