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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Guadalupe and the Santa Barbara County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Guadalupe
16 repair companies serve Guadalupe from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 6.5 miles from Guadalupe. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Guadalupe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.5, 7.1, 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
First up for Guadalupe: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 Guadalupe. Freezer repair in Guadalupe.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Guadalupe
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Guadalupe, CA
Most ice maker calls in Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Guadalupe, CA
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Which areas near Guadalupe do these technicians cover?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Guadalupe
Ice Maker Repair Near Guadalupe
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Guadalupe faster and cheaper.