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 Imperial and the Imperial County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Imperial, CA
7 repair companies serve Imperial from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across San Luis (2), Yuma (2), and El Centro (1). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Imperial. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Imperial is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 11.9, 52.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
At the top of the Imperial list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in El Centro, 4.6 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros Yuma (53.0 miles away, based in Somerton, 3.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wyatt Appliance Repairs Co (11.9 miles away, based in Calexico, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (54.5 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Imperial
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Imperial.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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 Imperial
Most ice maker calls in Imperial 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Imperial
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Imperial, 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 Imperial faster and cheaper.