Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving La Mesa and the San Diego County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near La Mesa
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Mesa. 10 list an address in La Mesa, and other nearby bases include El Cajon (13), San Diego (8), and Spring Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Precision La Mesa Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Mesa. 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the La Mesa list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.7 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Center (6.9 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.9 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spark Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator Repair (4.4 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.9 stars from 16 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in La Mesa
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in La Mesa
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 La Mesa. Freezer repair in La Mesa.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for La Mesa
Most ice maker calls in La Mesa 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).
Questions to Ask a La Mesa Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: La Mesa, 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 La Mesa faster and cheaper.